Taj Mihelich Archives – Page 2 of 4

   Note: This site contains affiliate links and we could recieve a small comission that supports this site if you were to make a purchase on their websites.

Odyssey BMX – “Electronical” Full Video

Leave a Comment

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.

Taj Mihelich – Life After Pro

Leave a Comment

Here’s one we’ve been waiting for since we heard the project was in the works! Here is the story of Taj Mihelich and what life is like after being a professional rider. There’s not much that hasn’t already been said about Taj over the years, but his undeniable impact on the BMX industry from being a professional rider to being co-owner of one of BMX’s most respected brands,Terrible One, to becoming an artist and starting Fairdale. This covers everything from how he got into BMX, his Pro career, starting his brands, his back injury that ended his career and more. Taj might be living in northern Michigan and living a more low key life, but his impact is still very much a part of BMX today. Take a look! Amazing story and excellent riding!

“One of the most influential riders in the history of BMX, Taj Mihelich took a less is more, passionate approach to everything he did. After a chronic back injury forced Taj to put down the BMX bike, he’s found a new direction…here’s the story of the legendary Taj Mihelich and his Life After Pro.

Filmed/edited by Chris Rye.” – Ride BMX

Taj Mihelich – “Life After Pro” Teaser

Leave a Comment

We just posted up news about Kris Bennett getting a TV show about flipping houses, and then this trailer for a new video featuring Taj Mihelich talking life after being a Professional rider. Talk about a weird coincidence. Either way, this video that’s being produced by Chris Rye is bound to kick a whole bunch of ass! Get ready for next week because Monday is not going to be so bad!

“We’ve teamed up with Props BMX’s Chris Rye to bring you something very special this Monday May 1st.. A compelling piece on the legendary Taj Mihelich that tells the story of his Life After Pro.”

“Blueprint” – Friends Section #2

Leave a Comment

Snakebite have released another section from the “Blueprint” video online for your viewing pleasure. This has a few Northwest legends along with straight up legends like Taj Mihelich getting down on street spots, skateparks, trails and more! Hit play and enjoy! Good vibes for sure.

“Derrick Hughes, Austin Helmer, Taj Mihelich, James Potter, Ben Hucke, Forrest Berkey, Mike Lund, Jeremy Croft, & Brennan Britton all hold it down in the second friends part in Blueprint!“

Fairdale Bikes – 2017 Taj Complete

1 Comment

The crew at Fairdale Bikes have released their 2017 bike range. As expected, they have done another phenomenal job on the Taj Milhelich hybrid bike that mixes 20″ BMX with a 26″ cruiser. The 2017 Taj starts out with a 100% Track Certified chromoly frame, along with a 100% chromoly fork with a one-piece CNC machined steerer tube and full chromoly BMX inspired two-piece handlebars. The rest of the bike is decked out with Fairdale, Odyssey and Sunday Bikes parts walking the line of BMX and road bike.

STEM: Sunday Freeze, Top-Load
HEADSET: Sealed Integrated, Campagnolo Spec 45º/45º
BRAKE LEVER: Odyssey Monolever, Left and Right
BRAKE: Odyssey Springfield, Front and Rear
GRIPS: Fairdale Swan
SEAT: Odyssey Monogram Principal, Pivotal
SEAT POST: Pivotal, 27.2mm
SEAT CLAMP: Fairdale, 30mm
CRANKS: Chromoly 3-Piece, Chromoly, 175mm
CHAINWHEEL: Fairdale, 33T
BB: Mid, 19mm, Press-fit, Sealed
PEDALS: Odyssey Twisted PC
RIMS: Double wall, 36-Hole, Aluminum
FRONT HUB: 36-Hole 3/8” Axle
REAR HUB: 36-Hole 3/8” Axle
TIRES: Maxxis Holy Roller, 26” x 2.2”
CHAIN: KMC, 1/8”
COG: Odyssey 13T Freewheel (M30)

It’s safe to say this bike could hold up just fine during a session at the skatepark or trails or just out cruising around. The 2017 Taj complete from Fairdale Bikes is available in Army Green only with a price tag of $629.99. You can pick this bike up by hitting up your favorite BMX shop or mail-order that carry Fairdale, Odyssey or Sunday, or by having that shop contact Full Factory Distribution

Fairdale’s Swan grips.

Sunday Bikes Freeze topload stem.

The classic Odyssey Twisted PC Pedals!

Custom graphics by Taj himself.

Pivotal seat giving you plenty of options for finding the seat right angle.

33-tooth sprocket to match the 13-tooth freewheel in the back making for an easy to pedal gear ratio that will still let you get some good speed.

Maxxis Holy Rollers in a 26″ size.

The popular Odyssey Springfield brakes that uses a single spring to give you solid braking.

We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think in the comments below!

VISIT: FRONT PAGE // DAILY SECTION // BMX COLOR APP // BMX VIDEOS // RANDOM

Fairdale France

Leave a Comment

No, this isn’t BMX, but it’s always interesting seeing what a few BMX legends are getting into these days. Some of the Fairdale Bikes crew took a trip over to France to do some touring around the French Alps and came back with this new video. There’s some awesome sights to take in, in this one and it looks like the guys had an amazing time. Take a look!

“We took Taj Mihelich, Leif Valin, Sandy Carson, and Chris Cotsonas to the French Alps and celebrated Chris’ birthday in one of the best ways imaginable.

—

starring
CHRIS COTSONAS, TAJ MIHELICH, LEIF VALIN, SANDY CARSON

—

directed by
TAJ MIHELICH
FRANCIS DELAPENA

filmed and edited by
FRANCIS DELAPENA

additional filming by
TAJ MIHELICH
LEIF VALIN

illustrations and narration by
TAJ MIHELICH

—

Music by

Don’t Bring it to Life
SOUNDER

Donna Donna
TENNIS COATS

I Want To Ride My Bicycle
OLIVER COTSONAS

Check out the AUGUST 2016
issue of BICYCLING for the full article.

Visit our website for bonus photos and doodles.
HTTP://FAIRDALEBIKES.COM/FAIRDALEFRANCE”
[Read more…]

Mat Hoffman and the Lars Ligament

There’s no denying that Mat Hoffman has done some crazy things on his bike, but it turns out he’s also not scared to send it when it comes to things like surgery, too!

There’s no denying that Mat Hoffman is an absolute BADASS. Even though you have probably heard plenty of stories about Mat, I’m sure some of you have never heard the story of the experimental ACL surgery he did WITHOUT anesthesia that he actually helped do the work on. Here’s a video that Taj Mihelich illustrated to go along with Mat telling the story… Even the drawings will make you a little queasy if you aren’t good with pretty graphic stories, haha. Needless to say, this is just one of MANY reasons why Mat is a legend in and outside of BMX! The real question is… Are there that many people out there that would actually go through what Mat did to make something like this happen?

“In 1999 Mat Hoffman endured an experimental synthetic ACL replacement surgery with no anesthesia. He stayed awake while doctors drilled through six inches of bone. Story told by Mat Hoffman and illustrated by Taj Mihelich.”

[Read more…]