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Laimonas Stasiulis (LSdigi), Digital Operator

Can your commute help you unwind after a stressful day at work? Digital Operator Laimonas thinks so. Here's how.

Laimonas Stasiulis (LSdigi), Digital Operator

Londoner Laimonas Stasiulis – known professionally as LSdigi – moves to the pulse of the capital. As a digital operator, he’s the quiet force behind London’s most polished shoots: fixing faulty cameras, adjusting sharpness between takes, and solving technical headaches before anyone else notices.

After each set, he’s drawn to the ease of his Maeving RM1S Vincent. The chaos fades. Complexity gives way to quiet as he rides through the city, unwinding in motion.

This is his Maeving story.

To start, can you tell us about your first memory on a motorcycle?

It was 2016, my wife and I were on our honeymoon, and we rented a motorbike even though I’d never ridden before. It was a trip that had it all, and riding gave us some of the most amazing views and moments.

And did you catch the bike bug there and then?

I became completely obsessed. At the time I didn’t even have a CBT or any plans to get a motorbike. But after Bali, I started researching non-stop. I booked my full test almost immediately and ended up buying a 1991 Yamaha SR400.

I was a bit younger then, so I did the classic thing: ripped it apart and turned it into a cafe racer. It was absurdly loud and uncomfortable. A 30–45-minute commute would kill my hands and ears. Which is kind of what eventually led me to Maeving.

How did you discover Maeving and what drew you in?

So I’d actually stopped riding for a while. My Yamaha was collecting dust over winter, and I’d just grown a bit tired of the discomfort and hassle. I was browsing online, looking at EVs, even electric cars, and I stumbled across Maeving. It really caught my attention.

I work in tech, and I love innovation, but I don’t love the crazy, futuristic look a lot of EVs go for. I was drawn to Maeving because it looked like a proper motorbike. Not something out of Tron. Just simple, classic styling.

Was it love at first sight, or did you need to do some thinking?

Love at first sight. I spotted the launch announcement while on a job, and I think I was one of the first to put down a deposit.

I loved the look, but it also made total sense for me. I often work on five-day photo shoots where I drive all my gear around in my van on day one and five, but on the days in between, I was either getting the tube, which I hate, or getting expensive taxis. Maeving slotted in perfectly, and for central London commutes, the range is ideal. I rarely use up 20% in a day.

How does your Maeving compare with petrol bikes you've ridden in the past?

Honestly? Maeving offers so much more comfort and ease. With the Yamaha, it was painful. The RM1S is just easy, in the best ways: quiet, smooth, comfortable.

Is there anything that has surprised you about your RM1S?

I had some doubts about how silent it would be – whether people would see me – but it hasn’t been an issue at all.  

I ride through central London during peak hours, and I’ve never had a problem. I think some riders feel entitled because they’re loud, but I assume no one sees me and ride accordingly. It’s about anticipating others and staying safe.  

As someone who works in tech, is there anything about the RM1S that appeals to you from that angle?

Honestly, it’s the simplicity. It’s understated tech. Everything works behind the scenes and it’s not flashy. No crazy lights or massive touchscreens. Just clean, analogue design that does exactly what it needs to.  

How do you usually charge, by removing the batteries or plugging in directly?

Both! I mostly charge at work, just plugging straight in, but I also live in a flat, so plugging in directly isn’t really an option. So being able to remove the batteries and charge indoors has been a lifesaver.  

You've said, "The greatest shoots for me are the most stressful ones." What does riding a Maeving offer you before and after a busy day?

I honestly look forward to the days I can ride to work. That peace and quiet – just me and the wind – it puts me in the right mindset. It’s like a reset before and after a hectic day.  

And, just seeing the sights, crossing the river – it reminds me why I love living in London.

QUICKFIRE ROUND

City riding or open roads?

City.

If you could ride anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Back to Bali, through the rice fields. Unreal.

Favourite memory on a bike?

Still Bali.

Riding solo or with friends?

Solo.

Time travel: past or future?

Past.

Best advice you've ever received?

Be kind.

Favourite restaurant in London?

Urban Orient in Crystal Palace. Comfort food heaven.

Ideal day out in London?

Out with my wife and dog, probably by the river on the South Bank, on a quiet day.

Maeving makes a film about your rides. What track plays over the credits?

Roman Holiday by Fontaines D.C.

When you're off set and away from screens, what's your ideal downtime?

Listening to vinyl in the living room, drinking coffee with my wife, and relaxing with our dog. That's the dream.

CHARGE ON.