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Fairdale Bikes – 2017 Taj Complete

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.

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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.”

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Interbike 2014: Fairdale Bikes

Alright! Sorry for the delay on this one. We wrapped up the 3rd day swinging by the Fairdale booth and between travel time and getting caught back up this one took a minute to get posted! But that’s enough of that! Let’s take a closer look at what Taj Mihelich had on display at this years Interbike for the brand. Yeah, these aren’t BMX bikes, but they’re still a BMX brand in our eyes!

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Props – Issue 21: Bethlehem Scene Report

Here’s a classic loaded with ledges for you to check out. Props uploaded the Bethlehem Scene Report from Issue 21 for your viewing pleasure! So many legends.

“Joe Rich, Luc-e, Taj Mihelich, Butcher, Magilla, Chris Stauffer, Nate Wessel, Pat Juliff, Jay Lonergan, and other Bethlehem locals hit up the infamous POSH trails and street in this scene report filmed in the summer of 1997 – not too long before some of these guys made the move to Austin, TX. This was pulled off a S-VHS master so it may look a little fuzzy.”

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Review: Fairdale – Weekender Canti

I remember at some point growing up thinking “I’ll never ride anything but a BMX bike”… It was a pretty bold thought that I’m going to blame on being young, dumb and, at the time, not moaning and groaning from the aches and pains of years of abuse when I try and get myself out of bed in the morning.
But, like a lot of BMX riders that have climbed the ranks of age, we’re finding that our backs and knees aren’t what they used to be and sometimes you want to go for a ride, but would want something a little more comfortable. At least, that’s what had been going on in my mind for a little while now. Especially with my right knee giving me some hell. So I started looking around at some of the options that were out there.
About 7 years ago, I worked in a shop and always thought a road bike would be a good way to work out the legs and knees to help build them up for BMX, but I couldn’t imagine myself in spandex (especially now) and I didn’t think taking road bike riding seriously would be a good idea because let’s face it… If you’re on two wheels you’re going to try and jump some shit with it. I started looking at Fairdale because let’s face it… Once a BMX rider, always a BMX rider and if Taj Mihelich is the master mind behind it, it’s gotta be designed for the BMX rider at heart, right?
After weighing out the options and giving the bank account a proper investigation to decide on a budget, I found myself wanting the Weekender Canti more and more. A few weeks back I finally pulled the trigger and decided it was time and picked one up. After getting a bunch of use out of it, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the bike… Let’s take a look!

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Crazy Freakin’ Bikers – Woodward, PA

Here’s this weeks Throwback Thursday from the Crazy Freakin’ Bikers series that Mat Hoffman has been uploading! This week we head to Pennsylvania for the Woodward stop of the contest series, get a look at the Roots Jam, meet a few of the ladies who were riding back in 2001 (and still riding today) and sit down for an interview with Taj Mihelich! So good!

“CFB Woodward, PA June 28 – July 1, 2001
Pro/AM Vert,, Park Dirt, Flat Contests
Another Perspective:
CFB Round 1 & 2 Recap
UGP 2001 Roots jam Video Preview
The Women of Freestyle (Nina Buitrago & Kim Klisiak)
Taj Mihelich interview“

The Albion – Issue 14 – Online

Have you seen issue 14 of The Albion yet? Well, you’re in luck because they just released it online for your viewing pleasure! Hit that flipbook above to take it all in!

“The Albion BMX Magazine Issue 14. Originally published June 1st 2013 Cover artwork by Taj Mihelich Featuring: Jason Phelan, Taj Mihelich, Fathead, Dale Armstrong, Troy Merkle, Interview with a Bike Thief, Baco”