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luc-e

What does luc-e mean?

A grind where the rider turns the bars roughly 45 degrees and balances on the rear peg and the pedal on the ledge, leaning back with the front wheel raised. It is a stylish, technical grind.

"He tweaked a luc-e down the whole ledge and rode away clean."

Origin

BMX grind named after rider Luc-E (Lawrence Espenscheid), who is associated with the move.

Frequently asked questions

What is a luc-e in BMX?
It's a grind where the rider turns the bars about 45 degrees and balances on the rear peg and the pedal on the ledge, leaning back with the front wheel up.
Where does the name luc-e come from?
It's named after BMX rider Luc-E (Lawrence Espenscheid), who is associated with the move.
Is a luc-e a difficult grind?
Yes, it's a stylish, technical grind because of the twisted bar position and the rear peg-and-pedal balance.
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