Taj Mihelich Archives

Fairdale – Taj Mihelich and the Hareraiser 26″

November 11, 2022

Can’t pass up Taj Mihelich clips!

It’s always a good day when some new Taj Mihelich footage pops up online! Here’s a short but sweet promo Fairdale dropped for their new 26″ dirt jumper bike, the Hareraiser, featuring Taj putting the bike to work in the woods. Sure, this technically this isn’t a “BMX bike”, but Taj sure rides it like one! Take a look!

“Nothing to see here, just Taj Mihelich shredding the new Hareraiser dirt jumper. Frames are available NOW through shops and fairdalebikes.com. Headset included, rigid fork sold separately.

Introducing the Fairdale Hareraiser.

This fully capable 26” DJ frame is made of 100% 4130 chromoly with a 3/8” axle slot, integrated chain tensioners, BSA 73mm threaded bottom bracket, ultra-short chainstays and a tapered 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” head tube with removable tabs for a traditional BMX-style Gyro.

Designed from the ground up to make the transition between riding a MTB, DJ bike, and BMX as seamless as possible. FSA Orbit headset included with frame.

Available as Frame/Headset or Fork only.

FEATURES:

-100% 4130 chromoly DJ frame
-Frame includes sealed FSA Orbit headset
-Rigid fork includes 15mm thru-axle
-Proven BMX tubeset construction
-Integrated chain tensioners
-Removable Gyro tabs (fits traditional BMX Gyros)” – Fairdale

Taj Mihelich Day In The Life (2003)

November 12, 2021

Snakebite uploaded another gem from 411 Video Magazine for you to check out. Here’s a Taj Mihelich Day In The Life from 2003 that is filled with breakfast smoothies, taking care of business at Terrible One, riding, art, getting kicked out of Wally World and more. Pretty wild that this was 18 years ago already. Either way, it’s still a good watch, so hit play and enjoy!

Fox “Expendable 3” – Full Video (2002)

March 26, 2021

Snakebite coming through with another classic for you to start your weekend off right! Here’s the full Fox Racing “Expendable 3” video that has an absolutely legendary lineup of riders! The video was released back in 2002 and features riding from Ruben Alcantara, Fuzzy Hall, The Shadow, Dave Mirra, TJ Lavin, Colin Winkelmann, Alan Cooke, Chris Doyle, Taj Mihelich, Brian Foster, Bruce Crisman, Luc-E, Mike Laird, Josh Harrington, Chad Kagy, Colin Mackay, Nate Wessel, Ronny Chalk, Punjab and more! This ha a little bit of everything from street to park, trails and flatland. Needless to say it’s a damn good watch, and I personally can’t even count the number of times I watched this one when it came out 19 years ago.

The Legend of Paul Buchanan and the Church Gap

March 3, 2021

This is amazing! Taj Mihelich has put his amazing illustrating talent together to tell the story of Paul Buchanan doing the legendary Church Gap in Austin, Texas. The story is told by Sandy Carson, and it’s just shy of five minutes of the crazy story of how Paul did the insane gap without any cameras to document it because he just sent it! Talk about a legend.

“Sandy Carson tells the Legend of Paul Buchanan and the Church Gap.

Director and Animator: Taj Mihelich
Introduction: James Shepherd
Storyteller: Sandy Carson
Sound Design and Audio Mix: David Jack
Music: Adam Yeoman, Taj Mihelich
Photos: Sandy Carson
Additional Sound Effects and General Huge Help: Stew Johnson
Special Thanks: Chris Rye
The Man, Not Levan: Jimmy Levan” – Taj Mihelich

Primo “Made In Taiwan” – Full Video (1998)

September 16, 2020

The past week or so we’ve been getting the individual sections from the Primo “Made In Taiwan” video courtesy of Snakebite. Now the full 24 minute video is now online for your viewing pleasure! This BMX video was originally released in 1998 an is completely STACKED with legends. You won’t want to miss this one.

“Featuring Chad Degroot, Nate Hanson, Joe Rich, Robbie Morales, John Parker, Taj Mihelich, Josh Heino, & Brian Castillo.

Filmed & edited by Dave Parrick.” – Primo

Primo “Made In Taiwan” Mix Section (1998)

September 3, 2020

It’s safe to say 1998 was a really good year for Primo from a team standpoint. They had an absolutely STACKED squad of legends. Here’s the mix section from their “Made In Taiwan” video that features Taj Mihelich, Nate Hansen, Robbie Morales, Chad Degroot, John Parker, Joe Rich, Brian Castillo and Josh Heino! Ramps, street and trails all packed into this one making for a damn good watch! What’s crazy to think about is that 5 of these guys went on to make their own brands; Terrible One, Cult, Volume / Demolition and Deco. Hit play and take is some classic BMX goodness!

Primo – Taj Mihelich “Made In Taiwan” Section (1998)

September 2, 2020

Snakebite is always digging up the classics. Here’s Taj Mihelich‘s section from the Primo “Made In Taiwan” video that was originally released back in 1998. This section is packed with trails, park and street footage with Taj’s signature style. Needless to say, even after all these years this section still kicks a ton of ass! Hit play and enjoy this one!

Hoffman Bikes – 30th Anniversary TAJ Frame Re-Issue

July 16, 2020

Hoffman Bikes are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, and they’re starting to show off some special edition releases that they have in the works! Here’s a look at the Taj Mihelich signature TAJ Frame Re-Issue that will be available in October! Check out the details below!

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