New Streetlife Website

As you'll know if you've navigated from it, the Streetlife website has had a revamp and now works. We're keen to make it the first port of call for anyone in the area who wants to find out about bikes. That means we want to load it up with plenty of links, so if you know any sites that you think we should hook up to, send us the url. Catch us at streetlifecycles@gmail.com or visit streetlifecycles.co.uk.

Chicksands Jaunt - not another broken wrist

There was a fine turnout for the latest Chicksands excursion. Even Alex, our revered Manager and famously both wheels on the ground rider, switched to flat pedals and donned the shinnies and p. pot.






Andrew was on fire, hitting up the dirt jumps in the rarefied company of Chicksands golden boy Tom Dowie. Only a couple of other riders took on the big set all day so props to Andrew.



Charlie looked like he was going to be a candidate for rider of the day but opted instead for the less sought-after broken wrist award. There are ways of tackling the wallride successfully but Charlie ignored these and approached at top speed (top). The writing was, er, on the wall when Charlie's front wheel cleared the top edge (middle). At this point the key decision was how to dismount and quick thinking Charlie chose to land on his face and hands in a bank of earth (bottom).

Unfortunately, the combination of high velocity and immovable ground was more than Charlie's wrist could manage and a spot of surgery followed by a period of rehabilitation now beckons. Time to work on the glum but slightly heroic expression.

Oooo sweeties!

Various nice bits have come through the shop in recent weeks proving the old adage that things that look right normally work right. First up, the classic bling accessory - Chris King heasdsets. Top quality finish, legendary reliability and a great range of colours (we've even got the rasta colourscheme).








Profile Racing are famous in BMX circles, and increasingly among MTBers for their no-compromise approach to bike bits. For ultimate 3 piece cranks, disgustingly purposeful hubs and quite rudely beautiful stems, they're a hard brand to beat.







Are your barspins hampered by having ten feet of hydraulic cable flapping about at the front end of your bike. Fret not, the hydraulic gyro is here. Trickstuff's Tr!xer doesn't even need tabs on the head tube and comes recommended by the likes of Chris Smith and Slopestyle win machine Cam McCaul.

Having trouble posting?

It seems there may be some obstacles to you good people sending images direct to the blog. If this is the case you can still get your stuff up by emailing it to us on streetlifecycles@gmail.com. Attach any piccies (.jpg probably best) and don't forget to include your name and what/where the picture is. Also, if you've got any stills or video hosted elsewhere on the net, send us a link so we can all share the fun.

If your bike looks nicer than this...

...then send us a photo of it for goodness sake.
Actually, whatever your ride, let us know what you think of it. It doesn't have to be new - it could be some old crate that you just love.

Write a few well chosen words, give it marks out of ten, stars, whatever. Tell us why you like it, things you'd change, what else you'd compare it to. And include a piccy if you can.






By the way, the Colnago in these photos took two weeks to hand paint and has a price tag of seven and a half grand. It is not available from Streetlife.

Nice isn't it? New P2 CroMo

We've just taken delivery of a pair of these cheeky chaps and they really are the business. Your eyes may be drawn to the fashionable brown and white colour theme but check the details as well - Marzocchi DJ3 with none of that tiresome top-out, solid SRAM, Truvativ and Avid bits and Specialized's own big flange hubs in pimpin' pink. Sweet.

What's New?

Hi everyone, sorry about the lack of posts. Plenty to report.


First up, the BMX race meeting at Sloughbottom Nov 19th. All the guys with Streetlife stickers on their bikes gave a good account of themselves. Chris Carr made the Formula 1 A Final, which was a blistering race, won by World number 2 Alan Hill from National Champion John Lillingstone. Nice company to be rubbing elbows with! Fruity was on fire in his motos and semi but unfortunately got squeezed in the Formula 2 A Final. Charlie made the Formula 2 B Final riding his MTB but a quick switch to the Revell cruiser turbocharged him and he ruled it from gate to line. Andrew and Gary both rode well throughout the day and considering it was the first competitive outing for most of the gang a very fine day's riding by all. Big thanks to Norwich Flyers BMX Club for organising a great meet.


Streetlife regular and bike mentalist Chris Betts has been in with his self-produced video. If we can work out how to get it online, we will. It contains plenty of nutty moments from Chris's favourite Norwich haunts, Mousehold and the UEA.

We'd like to point out that all Chris's crazy ideas are entirely his own. Also that he's a shining example of what can happen if you spend too much time riding your bike.


Chris, years ago

Chris, recently

So the weather's a bit iffy at the moment, but that just makes it more fun to dream about the summer and perfect riding conditions. The 2007 Norwich 100/50 takes place on Sunday June 3rd so you'll want to get in training soon. In our opinion there's no better bike on which to ride the 100 than a Specialized Roubaix (Tom Boonen's new steed) so why not pop in and order yourself some cushy carbon comfort right now. (You can always stick it on a trainer until the rain stops in April).

Cushy Carbon Comfort

Send us your comments, pics, thoughts, rants etc. Also let us know of any good websites, blogs etc. you've come across. Dave Ansell introduced us to the following gems:
http://www.swobo.com/
http://www.howtoavoidthebummerlife.com/weblog/
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