What is your name, age, and hometown?
Ryan Staas (@oneway_ry_215), 18 years old, from Philadelphia, PA.

How did you find bike life in the first place?
I started as a two-year-old riding bikes. By three I was trying to pull up my front wheel not realizing this was the start of bike life for me.

What was it that got you hooked on bike life?
I loved the challenge of learning new tricks and meeting so many people who enjoyed the same lifestyle. Bike life creates bonds.

Where are some of your favorite places to ride and why?
New York and California because the rides are insane, they never disappoint.

Describe the bike life scene where you live.
Philly bike life needs to make a comeback.

What is your favorite thing about bike life?
I love the freedom, meeting new people, and learning new tricks.

What has been your favorite rideout?
The SE Philly rideout.

List some (or all) of the SE bikes that you own.
Blue Fast Ripper, red Fast Ripper, 2015 Big Ripper, 2016 Big Ripper, Monster Quad, two OM-Duros, 24” Quadangle, Spring Green So Cal Flyer, Savage Flyer, Everyday, Philly Big Ripper, two Fat Rippers, 2009 Wood Grain OM Flyer, LiL’ Ripper, Ripper Jr, and a few others.

Which are your personal favorites and why?
Savage Flyer because it was made the way I would have designed it. It’s lightweight, and gears make it so easy and fun to ride.

What is the key to improving your riding skills?
Practice and persistence.

How many followers do you have on social media?
68.4K

What would you be doing if you never found bike life?
I’d probably still be playing hockey. I stopped playing to be able to ride my bikes more.

Will you ever stop riding?
Never. Riding bikes is something I will never give up. I feel free and have too much fun riding.