Questions & Answers
What’s your full name? Jonathan Edwards. What's your Instagram? @jaemilez. The name "Jae" came from my older cousin from his screenname on NBA 2K11, and "Milez" came from one of my favorite dirt bike riders who goes by the name @k__milez on Instagram. He’s the first person I ever saw who never dropped his front wheels on a four wheeler. How old are you? I'm 24. Where do you live? New York City. Dyckman to be exact. What’s it like riding for SE Bikes? It’s cool. Seeing different places and different scenes of bike life. All the young and old faces embracing the SE Bikes culture. How did you get into bike life? I’ve been riding bikes since I was two years old, so I’d say since then. LOL How far can you wheelie? Infinite Milez. What’s the bike life scene like where you live? It’s amazing. Riding through the streets of New York, seeing all types of bikes on the streets, from pedal to motor. Then the people you meet who enjoy doing the same thing you do is what makes it more enjoyable. What is your favorite thing about bike life? Everything. The bikes, people—just the overall vibe. What’s the best rideout you’ve ever been on? That’s easy: EBRO. Where is your favorite place to ride? Besides NYC, it’s gotta be Frisco and Oakland. How many SE bikes do you currently own? I own two Fast Rippers and a Savage Flyer. How many followers do you have on Instagram? Almost 100K. What is your favorite SE bike? It’s the Fast Ripper because of its gears, and it’s a 29" bike, which is perfect for my style of biking. Are you part of a riding crew? No. What is a fun fact that people may not know about you? One thing a lot of people don’t know about me is that I can actually rollerblade. Like, hit-a-rail-slide rollerblade. LOL What advice would you give to someone getting into bike life today? Enjoy the journey your bike takes you on. Short or long distances, just enjoy the ride. What’s your secret to improving your riding skills? Stay outside on my bike. Will you ever stop riding? Never.