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www.myspace.com/alistaircowan MySpace.com | Home The Web MySpace Help | SignUp Home | Browse | Search | Invite | Rank | Mail | Blog | Favorites | Forum | Groups | Events | Games | Music | Classifieds Videos | Directory | Search | Top Artists | Shows | Music Forums | Music Classifieds | Artist Signup Alistair Cowan Acoustic / Folk / Alternative "Alistair Cowan (ex-Redwood frontman) solo project" Profile Views: 1906 Last Login: 01/11/2006 View more pics Contacting Alistair Cowan MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/alistaircowan Alistair Cowan General Info Member Since August 2, 2005 Band Website alistaircowan.net Band Members I'm solo, but work with my brother on the production side, and get huge support from the very fine backing vocalist Holly Morland..... check out my old band at www.redwood.org.uk ....... also check out nights I put on for all the very talented musicians in the Surrey, UK area, at www.openmicnight.co.uk with all the wonderful pictures taken throughout!! Influences Fave albums are by Soundgarden, Jeff Buckley, Miles Davis...... I dig stuff by Peter Gariel (early Genesis), Lamb, Beastie Boys, Beck, Led Zep, Carol King, Peter Skellern, Simon and Garfunkel, DJ Shadow, Oscar Peterson, Deftones. My tastes are diverse, and change from day to day Sounds Like People compare, and as can be predicted, I'll disagree. However, I reckon if you like Damian Rice, David Grey, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, mixed in with Ben Christophers programming, maybe Ben and Jason, Nick Drake, Tom Baxter....... you'll like my stuff!!! Record Label 320 Records / Solid State Sound Alistair Cowan's Latest Blog Entry [ Subscribe to this Blog ] The Story So Far...... [1] From Elvis to Elliot. ( view more ) Thai Festivals, Strong Beer, Oscar Peterson, writing a book..... ( view more ) [ View All Blog Entries ] About Alistair Cowan In the studio, I play all the instruments, (though on the latest album, there was drums and programming from Mark Richardson of Feeder, and Wayne Riches of Skin, on one of the tracks). My brother Angus co-produces the material. We both engineer and produce. Live, until recently, I've been playing solo, with occasional backing vocals from Holly Morland. In the past 6 months I've been playing with John Blackburn (Skin) or Tim Jackson (Gem) on bass, and Wayne Riches on drums, with Holly bv's. It was with this line up I played Guilfest 2005 on the Uncut Stage. When I haven't got a band available, I'l play along with a sequencer, or simply acoustic on it's own. Till now, I've used a nylon strung guitar as my instrument of choice, though for the next album, I may make the move in part over to the steel string...... who knows!!! CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ONLINE SHOP FOR ALISTAIR COWAN'S MUSIC Or to order the album Why Can I See Stars direct via PAYPAL, click the thumbnail below..... you can even get it signed, 'cos you're dealing direct with the artist!! THE REVIEWS SAY............ "A L I S T A I R C O W A N Why Can I See Stars 320Ex-Redwood frontman launches a solo chiller. A more beautiful collection of beautifully constructed tracks you'd probably be hard- pressed to find among all the albums released this year. Breezy, spacious and airy tracks like the acoustic guitar-led Bird In The Sky, Baby Don't Cry and Morning Sun float along like fluffy clouds in a summer sky. Elsewhere Long Way To Go dances along on a Latin rhythm, and Saying Goodbye (one of three 'bonus' tracks) highlights the craftsmanship of Alistair Cowan the skillful. singer-songwriter. Written, produced and arranged by Cowan (who plays all the instruments), Why Can I See Stars is a tailor-made soundtrack to sitting on a sun- kissed beach while staring out at the ocean waves, or simply chilling on an effortless summer Sunday afternoon.Marvelous. (8/10)." Paul Henderson, April 05 ,Classic Rock, national magazine. "Why can I see stars?" croons singer/songwriter Alistair Cowan on his first album since British song-based rock band Redwood split in 2000. Because sometimes he is so desperate that Nitrous even seems worth doing at the end of the night? Because brawls are a common occurrence after his seven pints of wife-killer? No no no. This is a sweet wine-swilling, acoustic-driven musician from Surrey who is praised for his wide vocal range and subtle dulcet tones. Why else would he be singing so delicately about seeing stars if it wasn't because he had just met the girl of his dreams? Fans were disappointed when Redwood went their separate ways five years ago, but can now take comfort in the fact that at last frontman Cowan is back with a very satisfying solo album. Its pop-folk at its simplest and sweetest and he certainly doesn't hold back in taking this opportunity to lull listeners with his delicately tender voice. But its not just the pleasing surface sound that makes Why Can I See The Stars stand out from other simple drum-backed offerings. Just ask similarly-situated Louis Eliot whose hideously drab solo album The Long Way Round made fans question if Rialtos brief moment of fame was anything to do with him at all. The ten prettily crafted tracks on this endearing album don't ignore the more serious or comic situations in life. Easier To Smile flits around the subject of domestic violence, while Big Night Out dryly jokes on the partying to be had on three pounds. Cowans storytelling is charmingly personal and adds a much-needed layer to wrap this offering up comfortably as an album of substance. Even if machismo stands between you and Alistair Cowan, its hard to believe that behind closed doors his unassuming charm wont provoke a moment of tranquillity in the most vigorous of opposers. Single Bird in the Sky is sure to creep up on you sooner or later in true Beth Orton style and embed itself in your psyche before you even notice its mechanics.If this album had arms, surely it would stroke you." Charlotte Lyon, http://www.musicomh.com "The intimate cellar bar plays host to the two acts tonight, one, as advertised, is Hipslinky, the other is their support act Alistair Cowan a singer songwriter and friend to the band. Its always a worry when you come to see a band and are confronted by an unexpected support act, but in this case it was a joy. Witty, emotional and powerful, Alistair and his songs mix qualities from Tracy Chapman to Eric Clapton (in his more introverted stages) and even vocal hints of Eddie Vedder. There are songs about wife beating, leaving home and of course, love. Alistair was joined by Holly, an attractive and beautifully voiced "friend" who added depth and passion to the two tracks she sang on. One of the songs, Stay, added a country vibe to the predominantly pop-folk set. Where as Record Collector would have slipped seamlessly into a Northern Soul bands set. With the right mix of style and content Alistair is perfectly suited to the current singer/songwriter scene and could possibly shine above the rest." Don Swede, Moles Club / Porters Bar Website CLICK THE ICONS BELOW TO CHECK OUT ALISTAIR COWAN VIDEOS!!! ~ ~ BIRD IN THE SKY ~ WHY CAN I SEE STARS ~ LONG WAY TO GO 'WHY CAN I SEE STARS' ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM special offer @ HMV online £9.99 FREE UK DELIVERY!!! distribution via: Alistair Cowan's Friend Space Alistair Cowan has 302 friends. Redwood Chinook Without Grace Hipslinky Reuben PAUL AIDEN Billy Bates Charlie Calleja View All of Alistair Cowan's Friends Alistair Cowan'sFriends Comments Displaying 50 of 162 comments ( View/Edit All Comments ) madchick Jan 3, 2006 12:19 PM I love your album soooooo much! Played it constantly over the holidays, it helped ease those relatives visiting overload moments! XmcX Radiate Jan 2, 2006 02:56 PM Hello hope ur christmass an new year was ace See u at open mic real soon Steve Ali Dec 31, 2005 09:59 AM Wishing you a very happy new year! Really hoping to see/hear you live in 2006 - just can't wait! xxxxxx ~*kirstyl0u*~ Dec 31, 2005 08:19 AM alistar heres to a fantastic 2006 and for you lots of love kirsty x Jerica Dec 30, 2005 12:37 PM you have a wounderfull new year as well. i love your music! *Jerica Michelle Dec 30, 2005 08:14 AM Hey Alistair, Thanks for the add (sorry its a bit late). Lovin your music. Will check out that bass guitarist you told me about!! Hope you had a great xmas and have an even better 2006!! Chell x you_never_knew Dec 29, 2005 11:01 PM Hey Al, just stopping by to wish you happy holidays and bid you a wonderful and prosperous new year! Best wishes to you in 2006! Alan Morphew Dec 29, 2005 04:18 PM Have a great holiday season and an incredible 2006! Ali Dec 24, 2005 09:40 AM Hey Alistair, have a lovely Christmas! And thanks for the music.... (corney... but sincere!) xxx Three a Day Dec 24, 2005 05:52 AM cheers for your comment! tis really appreciated, and yeah i'll try to write as much as i can mike Causeway Dec 23, 2005 07:44 PM Hey man, thanks a lot for the comment. Sorry it took a little while to get back to you -my computer's sound hasnt been working- I just checked out your stuff though, very cool. It's nice to hear some songs that are truly original and creative, keep it up. Hope you have happy holidays! -Zach of CAUSEWAY www.causewaymusic.net Kyle Co. Dec 22, 2005 01:01 PM to be honest man.. I don't know what all this group stuff is about either.. We will learn together lol.. I dig the stuff.. keep on rockin. Kyle Co. Dec 22, 2005 11:26 AM Thanks for Joining! Come back. Chat it up. Post it up! Chantel Dec 21, 2005 04:24 PM This is my gift to you :) Richard Dec 21, 2005 02:00 PM Hows the new album coming along?? Any news when it may be released and if you are doing any gigs etc?? Have a good Christmas. Mark Timothy Dec 21, 2005 09:46 AM Thanks for your comment, glad you liked the music. The EP is out on the 2nd January 2006, and features a previously unheard track called Someday. It will be available from our eShop. Cheers MT. www.marktimothy.co.uk the EVERYOTHERS Dec 20, 2005 10:04 PM Cool stuff Alistair, thanks for the add! the Everyothers................ dave tamkin Dec 20, 2005 12:17 PM fan your stuff. thanks for the kind words man, dave www.davetamkin.com Ali Dec 19, 2005 04:46 PM Your album is not only permanently in my CD player ... but permanently in my head.... it's so beautiful, I just love it! xxx Dry Your Eyes Mate Dec 19, 2005 01:18 PM cool, i'll be looking out for u Dry Your Eyes Mate Dec 19, 2005 01:04 PM yea man, awesome music..are you planning to tour in the US? Father Xmas Dec 18, 2005 08:09 AM Made up! I cant believe you would have thought that! Im real alright and I bet youdidnt know santas was a music nut either! Have a godd Xmas HO HO HO Elsa Siugo Dec 17, 2005 02:19 AM Hi! thanx for the comment ! all is great in my world ! how is it in yours?!! elsa Chelsea Williams Dec 16, 2005 11:04 AM Very nice! Brilliant! ~*kirstyl0u*~ Dec 15, 2005 10:50 PM Manu Dec 15, 2005 04:42 PM hmm it's way past your beddy byes isn't it mr cowan..! saw you were online, so thought I'd leave a post. Good open mic tonight...though my geetar was fluffing up some of the notes (played on a takamine AN 20 today....can't afford it though). Still, good tunes. Without Grace played some virtuosic stompers. Will be checking their gig out on sunday methinks. what do you do for a living by the way? Manu ;) DarralRoss Dec 15, 2005 12:47 PM thanks mate. good stuff! PAUL AIDEN Dec 15, 2005 12:19 PM fucking good songs...... "The British Beck" Looking forward to seeing some gigs up there^ ~You are my ecstacy..Its you that im craving~ Dec 15, 2005 08:47 AM Hehe things are fine, love love, U ROCK!!!!!! X X X X X X X X Charlie Calleja Dec 15, 2005 08:38 AM Awww thanks man, that put a big smile on my face :) It really gives me confidence to hear things like that. I'm going to record a 4-track EP in jan/feb with Carl (ex-Dissent Carl) so hopefully that'll get the ball rolling. Glad you're still going too, I've always thought you've got the right qualities. "Record Collection" is as good as anyone I'd care to listen to. I remember that one from the Powerhouse days! Hopefully I'll see you at one of my gigs ;-) Thanks again, c alx Dec 15, 2005 07:17 AM Al! been listening to ur songs! they truly rock! bring back good memories of pews! and also been listening to Redwood and those tunes bring back even sweeter memories of the Powerhouse! aaaah good times man! good times! that place rocked! all the best. Alx ~You are my ecstacy..Its you that im craving~ Dec 15, 2005 07:13 AM Hello there, how are you?? love x x x x ecki Dec 14, 2005 09:45 AM Great stuff Mr C. Record Collection is brilliant, keep it touch and keep up the good work. E. Sultan.Of.Swing Dec 14, 2005 07:28 AM alrite good sir! things are good in liphook apart form the usual chav trouble! loving the music dude keep it up! you_never_knew Dec 13, 2005 09:29 PM Hey Al! How's life in the UK? I seriously still cannot thank you enough for such beautifully seamless work! Not to mention chinook!!! It rocks! You're on my player for the remainder of the week! CHEERS!!! -Dominique Andy Fisher Dec 13, 2005 08:24 AM Cool stuff here! loving the music keep it up!! ;) Jennie Saunders Dec 12, 2005 08:42 AM Hi Alistair - thanks for your comments. Your music is really cool and has a great vibe. The production is excellent =) David Ford Dec 12, 2005 08:20 AM Cheers Alistair - Care of DF ~*kirstyl0u*~ Dec 11, 2005 10:51 PM Heya ali... ha ha the old 50p films at the old abc... ahhhh those were the days. unfortunatly they knocked it down years ago and built a funky new art gallery Loving your music keep up the good work luv kirsty x Manu Dec 11, 2005 01:55 PM Al, I think this is the first time I've actually sat down and really listened to your stuff properly. Really good tunes there - I like 'bird in the sky.' Very chilled. Twas a good open mic on wednesday by the way, think that whole 4 songs per act/spacing out over the night thing works well...more please! see you next week Manu p.s. little lionel is having a rest for a bit now.....but he may be persuaded to come out to play for Cristmas...? Denise Dec 10, 2005 09:41 AM Great music, album on order and look forward to hearing all of it. alx Dec 10, 2005 07:43 AM Hey Alistair. how goes it? Hong Kong is going well thanks, i'll see what i can do about that laptop for ya! hope the openmicnight's are still going strong, i'm looking forward to heading on down to one when i get back! Take care dude. Alx James Hurley Dec 9, 2005 05:04 PM Alistair, Lovely stuff, my friend. Atmospheric, enticing, and somehow edgy and intimate at the same time....Cool! Peace, prosperity and random joy, James Ali Dec 9, 2005 06:49 AM Hi Ali! Thanks for adding me and your message! Wow! I am so so glad I discovered you and your beautiful voice! I found you through a friend on Myspace.... Off to the Virgin in a min to get a fix! Ali xx Joe-fish Dec 8, 2005 12:29 PM Hallo thar Alistair. Ive heard many a thing about you, mainly your excellent acoustic playing by word of mouth from Mr Rob Fisher. I think my sister, Lauran Carter, played a duo with you a couple of months ago? Hope all is well, and im planning to come down and see you play in the near future. Take it easy. pauly Dec 8, 2005 09:36 AM nice one fella interestin harp comment in my blog cheers gettin thru lee oskars like fookin kleenex though. aah joost don know whaaat to dooo take it easy, lovin the tunes man keep it goooin myspace.com/jugopunch Project Marv Dec 8, 2005 04:01 AM Thank you my friend. Get some tunes to me and I'll see about getting you some bookings around here. Please stay safe, take care, and keep in touch. Peace out. Marv. Lydia Gray Dec 7, 2005 12:00 PM Thanks so much for wanting the add... Hope all is well- keep in touch! Lydia Gray EdenDust Dec 7, 2005 04:20 AM ...was waiting to become a friend, so that I could tell you how important your presence is on the music scene. There's a specialness to this solo work of yours and I know you must feel some destiny in what's happening. I love the tunes here, and look forward to hearing them (and the others on the release) again, and again. Be sure to check the song comments. BePEACE, BrotherDouglas Hipslinky Dec 6, 2005 03:01 AM yes...fairly central as well actually.... hopw the recordings coming along ok!! See you around! Add Comment About | FAQ | Terms | Privacy | Safety Tips | Contact Myspace | Promote! | Advertise ©2003-2006 MySpace.com All Rights Reserved.
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BBC - Birmingham - Features - Pimp my bike! Home TV Radio Talk Where I Live A-Z Index 11 January 2006 Accessibility help Text only BBC Homepage England » Birmingham News Sport Junior Football Travel Weather Entertainment Message Board Video Nation About Brum Your Community In Pictures Webcams Features Faith Gay Village Students Big Screen BBC Birmingham RaW Local TV BBC Local Radio Site Contents Contact Us Like this page? Send it to a friend! Features You are in: Birmingham > Features > Pimp my bike! Farrah and Ian with their lowrider Pimp my bike! By Sarah Loat Ditch your BMX or mountain bike - the lowrider is here. It's urban, it's pimped out, and this bad boy screams 'look at me!'. Lowriders The phenomenon of lowriders is huge in the States, and although lowriders have been here for a few years, the UK has been slow to pick up the trend. In Birmingham city centre however, you might just see a group of Birmingham lowrider owners cruising the streets with their unique bikes. Ian Cumberbatch and Etienne Amion are into the urban hip-hop scene and are the first to bring lowriders to Birmingham. Lowrider phenomenon Etienne, Ian and Farrah Lowrider bikes began back in 60s America. Cars were customised with hydraulics to allow them to ride low and 'bounce'. Mexican and Puerto Ricans wanted to get involved in the lowrider movement, but most couldn't afford the expense of customising a car. They began to customise bikes by bending the forks to allow the frames to be lower, and then added colour, mirrors, bells...the lowrider bike movement was born. Michael with his 7ft chopper Michael Parinchy, 18, rides with Etienne and Ian on a Chopper lowrider; "Getting lots of attention is the main reason you go for something like this is the attention you get. My BMX gets me from place to place but sometimes it's good to get the crowds going on my lowrider." So what's the appeal of a 70's style bike to a teenager or twenty-something growing up in a technological age? Bling up your bike "It's urban, hip hop style and pretty unique here" says Michael. "I haven’t seen any being rolled around in Birmingham apart from the ones we go around on. Maybe next summer we’ll have everyone rollin' around on them. "The wheels remind me so much of the American lowrider cars and it's very hip-hop - that’s what I love about them. Especially the idea of rolling in big groups." Farrah The lowrider is definitely not just a means of getting from A to B. They're a bike made for cruising - they need to be looked at. Hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams are encouraging the appeal of the lowrider scene, often featuring them in their videos. Ladies love lowriders It's not just a hip-hop 'rude-boy' that's hooked on these bikes. The ladies are loving lowriders too. Not only the bikes beautiful to look at, but they also have mirrors perfect for touch-ups, or applying lipgloss, as Farrah demonstrates... And it's not just mirrors that adorn the lowrider, they can be personalised in just about any way imaginable. Farrah takes advantage of the mirrors "You can twist frames, paint them, have different wheels, spokes, mirrors, forks, peddles, spinning wheels. Each and every bike is different and everyone adds their own touch to their bike. There are 7 or 8 frame types in any colour you can imagine and you can customise it to your own style. "You can get hydraulics for them which lets the bike bounce and lowers them a whole lot. You can put soundsystems and boomboxes on them, hook up your iPod or mobile phone - even add neon lights." says Ian, who has owned his lowriders for over a year. Farrah, Ian And Etienne Ian Cumberbatch, 21, and Etienne Amion, 18 are such lowrider enthusiasts they have created their own company, BabyBoy Lowrider, to bring the bikes to Birmingham and the rest of the UK. Urban culture "Basically lowriders represents the urban culture that people wanna be a part of" says Etienne. "Nowadays as life is so fast moving, relaxing on a bike is not part of most people's day. Once people have a go they're hooked, and the attention that you get from being so unique is amazing. It’s unique to Birmingham and there are only a few stockists in the UK and we’re the only ones in Birmingham. Ian Cumberbatch Ian is keen to make the lowrider Birmingham's must-have accessory, "Everyone is fashion conscious here, its like kids who can’t afford a car, or are too young to get a licence are gonna look cool on a lowrider. "A lot of people buy them to display in their house but we wanna hit them out to people with a cool urban background coz that's where they start from. To these guys lowriders aren't just transport, they're a way of life, a style statement, a culture, or in their words "pimped-out". Etienne Amion "We wanna introduce people to the lowriders and represent the culture with the bikes" says Etienne. "We wanna organise meetings of lowrider owners to relax and celebrate the culture in Birmingham." "The urban scene in Birmingham is getting ready for lowriders and people want to be part of it," concludes Ian, "It’ll take off." See what all the fuss is about - take a look at lowriders in pictures. Lowrider gallery > last updated: 24/10/05 Have Your Say Into lowriders? Tell us about it here. Your name: Your comment: The BBC reserves the right to edit comments submitted. Gavin at 40 years old am i to old for one?.I think they look great.Where do ibuy one? mitch i got a trike with dvd screens and spinners J422Y G nah i stick to my car. and jus chillin with some tunes and girlz, u ent getting far with bikes! lolz they for kids! jokers nicholas meyer yo these bikes are pimping Triger Yo im in prison but when i get out I will build my son one like I once had. yo bikes is slick your homeboy from the joint keep up the good work brody nice nic they are kick ass arturo lowrider bikes are hella pimp jake i have an orange patriot n i dunno how much it is worth because i want to sell it i have spent up to 800 on it customising it fat boy lowrider bikes are my life in the 541 Dan I fink der wicked man, ive got 3 choppers, but now ive seen dis im gettin 1! noah those lowrider bikes are phat.I have my own low rider bike its red and all the front is twisted it has a speaker in the back and its name is flamed up DICE A.K.A. HUGY BEAR yo homys i just wana ask does a lowrider bike realy need a long handle bars or can i use some stock bmx handle bars? ELWOOD its tight but do ya seal lowrider bikes iam12 years old ilove lowrider bikes X zibit your bikes are ugly cory harrison I have a green low rider.Im gonna pimp that b**ch out.BLING-BLING nick nice sick rides pimp gansta Lamont AKA Crazy loc. Thies lowriders are gangster timmy r 3 weeks till i get my blingy bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yeh! Gero them bikes is tight i got a lowrider but it is noting like thoes that is what i want for my b-day keep it real and let me git one of thoes bikes iaght latter john i love bikes mmmaaannn. john the lowriders look really smart so send me one Ronboy yo son these rides are hot i need one right away dominic schreiber i'm in to lowriders for a long time and always wanted a lowrider bike Flick EEEEEEWW!!! What ugly pieces of JUNK!! babyboy well Hrdina(?) it is all about shining,its all about attention.what do you think the fashion industry is for? im sure you are one of those people who doll yourself up and look for the next fashion fad.so stop hating because you never thought of it first. Hrdina I can't believe these bikes are becoming a fad. They are so unconventional and non-functional. It's like having 24" spinners on a HUMMER...or just owning a HUMMER. Is it always about who shines the most? It is always about attention. DaNiElLe These seam very fashionable more n more lately n luk very trendy to b cruisin around town on!!! marcus I think that the bikes r gr8 and i think they will take off big in b'ham and people should stop hating and start appreciating what Etienne Amion and his m8s are trying 2do, or try and get invloved with it coz b'ham need 2 make a stand and everbody need 2 stick together! john The bikes r gr8 & i like them alot & there very pimped out, how long do they take 2 make? & its about time b'ham had something new! khiza i think lowriderz will be a big hit . iwould certainly buy one.do you have any bling for mountain bikes.i think u should put up retro speedometers and leather seatzand maybe exaust that make a woicked big sopund orn maybe sum speakers for mp3's or cd player holder or a radio .then again i demand 2 much :) Maryam khan girl I want bike with silver colour pimpin silver wnat pimpin. Thank youfrom MARYAM KHAN I WANT SILVER BIKE jacks i think the bikes are excellant! for the people who are leaving negative remarks, stop hating &start appreciating! hehe! leathal b dese bike ir gangsta yh billy bob yo that chick is fine like whoa. tell her to hit me up sometime. ;) chris colley sweet bikes guys maybe you should put more colors instead of crome and gold. and some spinners. mc fearless There mint pimped out to the limit i just wonna no how much de cost though and what sort of models you can get!! brad borrett where do u get them from and how much are they flee from sutton i got my lowrider a couple months ago/just pimpin it up soon 2 b seen on the streets of brum Smally how much are they i want one Robbie Walliams #And through it aaaaaaaaallll, she offers me protection, a lot of love and affection....Did I mention I was playing Roundhay park next year?Oh, and yeah - Lowriders are great. DJ mike i luuuuurrrv ur bikes man! totally groovy!! solihull bad man i think dat day look sick n off da hook wat a way to get to the shops ( style man thats wat its all about n ) babyboy hey if everyone who is interested contact me ian. aka babyboy as i can tell you all the prices, what specs you can have, what we can do for you.remember be a sheppard not a sheep!!be different and unique and just tell me how you would liek your bike because the options are endless. Rojon Ali hahaha lol were do i no Ian from? Nandos? lol anyways bike looks sick, looks really nice having bikes around me think communiting around the city, would be a benefit i think anyways! rather then using the cars, which is polluting the environment! we need to start acting! more we pollute the more likely that natural disasters will occur such as pakistan, usa, indonesia, etc.Peace!Ali Sarah Loat, BBC If you have further queries about this article, please email me; sarah.loat@bbc.co.uk Owen Where do we get a lowrider tricycle from. I have a special needs son who is 16 and is unable to ride a conventional bike. please email me back. mrjoegosandiego hey,im a lowrider in california its good to lowriding is gettin around i have a bike and a 69 chevy impala reynaldo get pimp my ride outta here an get pimp my LOWrideR luke reynolds they are cool man total 100% gangster coventry gangsta i word ate wkd luke they look amazing where do u get them from and how much are they toni pimp bikes are sooo kl Bling Bling Boy How much 50 cent get me one Firefly These are well cool and look amazing but are they any good for exercise, like a normal bike or do you have to be a bit careful how you ride them?Are the bikes featured for sale or is everyone different? Whats average price?Have you got a website? How do I get one - I'm not in Brum very much to spot you!! micky mouse i fink da low rider bike great and they wuold sell out fast as they come in. da bike is pimperish gangsta style. so keep gowing gangsta Adam Wow i want one first on my xmas list matt coton dere wicked they will be da next big thing Emma Blah. I dont like them! john not ghetto enough for mr Jake i think lowriders r sick they r big in da us so y nt in da uk i wuld lv to hav 1 but as per me mom wont let meh :( Fae Why spend so much mooney on a friggin BIKE?! you may aswell buy a car and pimp that. At least you can ride around in it in winter and not FREEZE! What a waste of money, not practical in ANY way! what is the world coming to?! SEE ALSO Lowrider gallery Parkour Life Epic Skate Park Midnight Madness Keeping it Lo-ki Features Birmingham You are in: Birmingham > Features > Pimp my bike! 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