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Fit Bike Co. – Mike Aitken “FITLIFE” Section

February 3, 2020

Fit Bike Co. have decided to kick your week off with a classic! They’ve uploaded Mike Aitken‘ section from the the “FITLIFE” DVD online for everyone to enjoy again. This video came out 13 years ago and it’s still as good now as it was then! Mikey doesn’t disappoint, so hit that play button and take in a classic that is on so many riders favorite video parts of all time list.

“For this #MikeMonday we are taking it back to Mike Aitken’s CLASSIC 2007 section in FITLIFE. Mike brought a well rounded onslaught to the streets, dirt and ramps of SLC, Utah and delivered a certified legendary section.” – Fit Bike Co.

Fit Bike Co. – Aitken 3.5 Frame Re-Release

December 18, 2019

Here’s some news for the Mike Aitken fans out there! Fit Bike Co. have done a re-release of the Aitken 3.5 frame for you to get your hands on. As some of you might recall, the Series 3.5 frame was originally released nearly 12 years ago in 2008 (wow… time flies!) and was undoubtedly one of the more popular frames out. The Aitken S3.5 frame is made from heat-treated, butted and air hardened Supertherm 4130 chromoly tubing with a 75-degree head tube angle, 71-degree seat tube angle, 11.8″ bottom bracket height, 8.25″ standover height and a 13.65″ – 13.90″ chainstay length. The frame features an engraved logo on the head tube, a downtube gusset, tear drop shaped downtube, integrated seat post clamp, Mid bottom bracket, tapered seat stays, micro 14mm dropouts and removable brake mounts.

The Aitken 3.5 frame is made here in the U.S.A, comes in Burgundy and Tan colors with 20.75″, 21″ and 21.25″ top tube lengths. Do note that some of these sizes are sold out or very close, so if you’re trying to get one, get on it now. Available for $409.95 through Fit Bike Co. dealers or direct from the Fit Bike Co. webstore now.

Engraved Aitken Fit logo on the head tube. Gusset on the down tube!

Integrated seat post clamp

Mid bottom bracket

Micro 14mm dropouts.

Fit Bike Co. Mike Aitken Series 3.5 Re-Issue Specs
TOP TUBE LENGTH: 20.75″,21″,21.25″
REAR END LENGTH: 13.65″ – 13.9″
HEAD TUBE ANGLE: 75°
HEAD TUBE STYLE: Integrated (45°/45°, 41.8mm)
SEAT TUBE ANGLE: 71°
SEAT CLAMP: Integrated
SEAT POST SIZE: 25.4mm
BB HEIGHT: 11.8″
BB STYLE: Mid
STANDOVER HEIGHT: 8.25″
BRAKE MOUNTS: Thread-On
DROPOUTS: 14mm, 4Q-Baked
GYRO TABS: Optional
WEIGHT: 4.72 lb (2.14 kg)
TUBESET: Butted True Temper Supertherm

What do you think of the Aitken 3.5 frame? Are you digging it? Who had one of the original frames? I personally had a black Fit Series 3 back in the day, but not the 3.5 version. Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments down below!

Mike Aitken – Favorite Rider’s Favorite Rider

October 26, 2019

Curious who Mike Aitken considers his favorite rider of all time? Here’s a video where Mike tells you all about his favorite rider, how he met him, what his favorite rider does that makes him so great and more! Hit play and check it all out! We’re sure you are going to be able to guess this one before you hit the play button!

“Your Favorite Rider’s Favorite Rider… Mike Aitken is literally one of the most influential riders of all time. He helped shape the style of countless of today’s top riders, and here’s your chance to find out who helped shape his…” – Ou BMX

Throwback: Odyssey – Tom Dugan & Mike Aitken In Montana / Idaho

October 10, 2019

Here’s a Throwback Thursday for you to enjoy! Thanks to Youtube’s algorithm, we were suggested this gem from 2013 that we almost forgot about. Check out this old Travel Log video from Odyssey featuring Tom Dugan and Mike Aitken cruising cement parks in Montana and Idaho while rolling place to place in Mike’s Trans AM! This is primarily footage of Tom absolutely ROASTING, but Mike does have a few clips in here. This was a few years after Mike’s accident, so he was still recovering from that. Either way, this kicks a lot of ass and it’s well worth another look, or a first look if you’re just getting into BMX! Joe Rich also did an awesome job with the film work!

“We have an extra special ODSY Vision for you guys this month. Mike Aitken and Tom Dugan hop into the Trans AM and travel through Idaho and Montana to hit up some concrete treasures.

Filmed and Edited by Joe Rich.” – Odyssey

Odyssey – 10 Spot: Mike Aitken

October 4, 2019

The latest 10 Spot from Odyssey has arrived and this time around they sat the one and only Mike Aitken down to answer some questions from the fans. Mike delivers with some great answers in this one, so hit play and take it all in!

“Welcome back to the 10 SPOT! Next up, we’re proudly joined by the LEGEND Mike Aitken. Hit play to see if your question was chosen. Enjoy!

10 SPOT Q&A videos feature 10 questions for one of our team riders. Follow @odysseybmx on Instagram for the next episode and be sure to get your questions in. We chose the best ones. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the latest videos.” – Odyssey

Odyssey BMX – “Electronical” Full Video

February 13, 2018

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the “Electronical” DVD, Odyssey have given it a re-up for your viewing pleasure! Like they say, time flies when you’re having fun! Odyssey released their “Electronical” DVD 10 years ago today and even after all these years it’s a complete banger! Hit play to check out this video featuring Jim Cielencki, Jimmy Levan, Matt Beringer, Aaron Ross, Taj Mihelich, Chase Hawk, KC Badger, Adam Banton, Danny Hickerson, Mike Aitken, Gary Young and many more (Talk about a completely legendary line up of riders) going to work on street spots, skateparks, trails and more! One fun fact about this video that always blows our minds is that this was the first full 1080P DVD that came out. Watching it for the first time made everyone’s minds melt since it was some of the highest quality BMX footage many had seen. Even though this version isn’t as high definition as the original DVD, it’s amazing.. Will Stroud did an amazing job on the filming and editing for this one!

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the Electronical video premiere. Time flies! We have re-upped the video in case you have never seen it.

Fit Bike Co. – 12 Days of Aitken: Day 9 – 50/50 “That’s It”

December 22, 2017

Fit Bike Co.’s 9th day of the 12 days of Aitken takes a look back at Mike’s 50/50 BMX’s “That’s It” video!

It’s crazy how many amazing video parts Mike Aitken has had over the years. Today Fit Bike Co. had Matt Beringer and Shawn “Elf” Walters sit down and watch Mike’s section from the 50/50 BMX “That’s It” DVD. This was another step in the progression of Mike where he went to work on everything brakeless. This one has so many gnarly clips that he makes looks so effortless. Hit play!

“We’re 3/4 of the way through our ‘Twelve days of Aitken,’ which is a retrospective look at Mike Aitken’s BMX career as seen through the eyes of some of those who know him best via a selection of his hugely influential video parts, and what better part to kick off Day 9 than with Mikey’s epic “That’s It!” section.

2007’s Salt Lake City, Utah-based full-length video “That’s It!” was arguably one of the most progressive independent videos to date. And Mike’s section deservingly took the closing honors. The riding in this section is the epitome of his matured style and progression. Newly brakeless in many clips, he utterly lays waste of the SLC area streets, Beringer’s ramp, and Tanner trails. So many classic clips documented on his home turf; and as Shawn “Elf” Walters says, this is easily one of, if not the, best part Mike has made. -RD

Rider: Mike Aitken
Featuring: Matt Beringer & Shawn “Elf” Walters
Filmed & Edited by: Stew Johnson
Music: Madonna – “Like a Prayer”” – Fit Bike Co.

Fit Bike Co. – 12 Days of Aitken: Day 8 – Fit Life

December 21, 2017

The 12 Days of Mike Aitken continues! This time around Brian Foster and Van Homan watch Mikey’s “Fit Life” part…

Fit Bike Co. dropped the 8th day of the 12 Days of Mike Aitken and this time we get some perspective from Brian Foster and Van Homan on Mike’s “Fit Life” part that really showed Mikey’s ability to destroy street spots and random spots like water parks! Hit play!

“With Day 8 in our ‘Twelve days of Aitken,’ which is a retrospective look at Mike Aitken’s BMX career as seen through the eyes of some of those who know him best via a selection of his hugely influential video parts, we focus on “FIT Life”, which was released in 2007.

Six years after it’s inception, FIT was well-established, and Mikey was at the upper echelon of FIT’s well-assembled dream team of this era. In “FIT Life”, Mike’s part took on a more street-focused tone, and his display of power, speed and style had reached a pinnacle, as he continued to push the boundaries of his riding. Fellow teammates and legends Brian Foster and Van Homan provide some entertaining commentary about peg-less Mike, bro-cam footage, and the freecoaster generation. -RD

Riders: Mike Aitken
Featuring: Van Homan & Brian Foster
Filmed & Edited by: Stew Johnson
Music: David Bowie – “Suffragette City”” – Fit Bike Co.