Limited Edition Night Train Frame - Mike Tag Tribute

When FBM started in 1993, it was nothing more than a simple journey amongst a few teenage friends who loved riding bikes. Along the way the company grew into something awesome and one rider in the group began to shine as someone special in the BMX community; it was Mike Tagliavento from Ithaca, NY although many knew him simply as Tag or MIke Tag! As one of the founding members, and a huge part of the development of FBM, Mike earned the honor of getting the first pro model frame we built in house, the Night Train.

Mike passed this year, but his legacy lives on and he will forever be in our hearts. We are proud to present a limited edition of 50 Night Train frames in 2012 as tribute to our great friend, and a legendary rider!

All proceeds from the sale of the Limited Edition Night Train frame will be donated to the Ithaca Skatepark Fund to be used to improve and expand the park. After constuction is complete, a memorial to Mike will be installed at the park.

FBM Night Train 2001-2012

Night Train

There are plenty of ways to describe Mike Tag, one of them is straight forward and that came through in Mike's riding and his set up.  

His original pro model frame, the Night Train, was introduced in 2001. It was a simple step forward in a time when frames were over built and over thought;  clean lines and a traditional double diamond frame design when other frames seemed to be designed around trying to pierce as many tube junctions as possible.   With double bend chain stays and straight tube bridges, the Night Train showed less is more, and the geometry reflected Mike's ability to destroy street, trails and park wherever adventure would take him.

The Limited Edition Night Train frame has been refined for modern riding with a scaled down tube set and dropouts while keeping the classic geometry;  it remains simple and straight forward.

FBM Night Train FBM Night Train Front End FBM Night Train Seat Stays / Top Tube Juction
FBM Night Train Bottom Bracket Junction FBM Night Train Dropouts FBM Night Train Rear End
Night Train Dropouts - Old and New FBM Night Train 2001 FBM Night Train 2003
FBM Night Train 2004 FBM Night Train 2005 FBM Night Train 2012
FRAME OPTIONS
Colors Gloss Black, Clear
Top Tube Lengths 20-3/4", 21", 21-1/4"
FRAME GEOMETRY
Head Tube Angle 74 degrees
Bottom Bracket Height 11-3/4"
Seat Tube Angle 71 degrees
Standover Height 8-1/2"
Rear End Length 13-7/8" (slammed)
FRAME WEIGHT
Weight
5 pounds
FRAME COMPONENTS
Head Tube Integrated - Externally machined 4130 Chromoly
Top Tube 1-3/8" O.D. SuperTherm
Top Tube Gusset None
Down Tube 1-3/8" O.D. SuperTherm
Down Tube Gusset 3D laser cut 4130 Chromoly
Bottom Bracket Mid - Internally machined 4130 Chromoly
Seat Tube Internally Butted 4130 Chromoly
Seat Stays 3/4” O.D.x 0.035" Wall 4130 Chromoly
Chain Stays 3/4” O.D.x 0.049" Wall OD 4130 Chromoly
Seat Stay Bridge 3/4" OD tube bridge 4130 Chromoly
Chain Stay Bridge 3/4" OD tube bridge 4130 Chromoly
Capped Stays Yes
Dropouts Heat treated 3/16" thick 4130 Chromoly for 14mm axles
Brake Position Seat Stay
Brake Type 990's
Cable Stop Threaded and Slotted
Cable Guide Slotted Tube
WARRANTY INFO
FBM Bike Company