light. If you want to run FAT tires it's good to know that this frame can handle it. Brakeless or not yet? the removable brake mounts and guides give you the option to run brakes or not. The following tubes are heat treated: Headtube, BB and drop-outs. The drop outs work well with the United hub guards & pegs and it's got oval dent resistant stays. The 75 degree headtube angle gives the frame a responsive geometry. The lifetime warranty that United provides is a big bonus.
Sounds like a lot went into this frame. More info at www.unitedbikeco.com
"Les Blues" are the French. Alex Valentino is a rad rider from France so when he had to pick his own colourway for the Squad frame it turned out blue. The frame's available with a 20.6, a 20.75 and a 21" top tube and has a 13.65" back end. At 2.19 kilos it's tres 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.