Leo Limon
Mutant bike
"Problems riding my bike? The xochitlquetazales, the beautiful women walking down the street, turn to look and then...crash"

Often spotted biking around Lincoln Heights or headed to his favorite eatery La Abeja, artist Leo Limon has equipped his "mutant bike" to fit his needs. His bike is a mixture of stock parts, some he bought from the sycamore park winos, and customized pieces, most notably a paint tray instead of a typical rack over the rear wheel, much more convenient for this mobile muralist. Though he's had his bike stolen 4 times, he still uses it as his primary means of transportation. Leo was the only rider we interviewed that used a bike helmet. His favorite aspect of riding is "the feel of the wind, the freedom, the feeling of flying". Leo encourages us to "save the future, ride a bike" and finishes with "pump your bike, not gas!