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> Of course, in the developed world, bikes are more luxury things I’m not sure where this notion comes from? I wasn’t rich as a child, but I had a bicycle, and
by devaler 3y ago
> Of course, in the developed world, bikes are more luxury things
I’m not sure where this notion comes from? I wasn’t rich as a child, but I had a bicycle, and I grew up in rural Appalachia.
- seanmcdirmid 3y agoFor adult transportation in the USA at least, riding a bike to work is seen as a luxury rather than an economy.
- bluGill 3y agoFor adult transportation in the US a bike is seen as you had a DWI and lost your license. There are a few fanatics who also ride to work that are changing the reputation, but if you are not a fanatic you had a DWI. Normal people don't bike to work.
- seanmcdirmid 3y agoMaybe 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 3y agoAre 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 3y agoI'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.