[seanmcdirmid]

Maybe in the deep south? Otherwise, here in the north and west, no, it is seen as a status symbol (or perhaps a grifter who is out stealing bikes).

[bluGill]

Are you sure? The majority of blue collar jobs still see it that way where I live.

As an engineer we tend more to status symbol, but we are a minority.

[seanmcdirmid]

I'm pretty sure. Biking culture is a big thing in west coast cities for sure, northern affluent cities also. There is also the perception of a lot of snobbery around it.