2 Southern California-based teens rewriting the e-bike narrative

The Brief

  • Two Southern California teenagers are working to reshape the narrative around e-bikes by promoting responsibility, community and positive culture among young riders.
  • Fourteen-year-old Tito Martinez founded the streetwear brand Star Line World and uses his platform to encourage safer riding and accountability.
  • In Anaheim, Damian Moreno runs E-Bikes Plug, creating a space where young riders can connect, ride together and build real-world friendships.

E-bikes have often been linked to reckless riding and safety concerns across Southern California. But two local teenagers are working to change that narrative — turning their passion into purpose, business and community.

At just 14 years old, Tito Martinez is the founder of Star Line World, a fast-growing streetwear brand rooted in the e-bike community. But his journey didn’t start with a business plan — it started with a love for riding and a desire to be outside with friends.

“I started from nothing. I didn’t even have a bike,” Martinez said.

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