Author Topic: Info needed on old Powerlites (Read 1923 times)

pickle · « **on:** May 16, 2012, 12:11 PM »

Has anyone got any info on old Powerlites? 20" and the rare 24" if any?

might have the chance of bagging one but need some info from anyone out there in Radlands on things to look out for/specs and stuff......as i don't know a great deal about them

Dannywhac · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:21 PM »

They're not common Rob - the only thing I do know are the late 80's/ early 90's ones were welded up by GT

Andy68 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:25 PM »

This may have some good info Rob........

Click on the categories for a few pics on dif models. http://powerlite.wordpress.com/category/1982/

pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2012, 12:30 PM »

Thanks guys, the one i might be able to get is a pre GT one

so are they quite rare then?

neil · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2012, 01:19 PM »

Early powerlites were made by VDC

Have a look on bmx museum there's plenty of em on there

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2012, 01:39 PM »

The one to have is the early one with the sexy big flat brake bridge (not tube) I had one when I got back into this about ten years ago, gotta be one of the nicest frames I've owned or rode. Been lookin for them on n off but havnt seen any over here other than a 20" one in the trade section a while back. Grossly overlooked over here because they have always been so rare.. The early ones where a much better frame n fork quality wise to GTs and CWs BITD looked n rode much better due to the longer top tube,, lght n strong too, fook, wish I still had mine

Dont confuse with comments above with the later ones coz they are mass producede cack in comparison n prob the reason the older ones get over looked when they do come up
good luck finding one, especially a 24" I've only ever seen one

neil · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2012, 01:43 PM »

Think diesel has still got a cruiser,have to agree get an early vdc made one there the dogs doo dahs

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2012, 01:45 PM »

Quote from: neil on May 16, 2012, 01:19 PM

Early powerlites were made by VDC
Have a look on bmx museum there's plenty of em on there

nuff said

if ya can get one pickle get it, like money in the bank

fook I wish I still had mine

forgot to add the early ones had cool checky flag type decals that rocked

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2012, 01:48 PM »

Quote from: neil on May 16, 2012, 01:43 PM

Think diesel has still got a cruiser,have to agree get an early vdc made one there the dogs doo dahs

thats the one I remember me thinks,

how many VDC cruisers do you see?

neil · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2012, 02:13 PM »

This is what you want

http://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/powerlite/39326

pickle · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2012, 02:15 PM »

Thanks guys........didn't know they were made by VDC

diesel · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:26 PM »

Like this you mean Rob:

1986 Powerlite 24" Cruiser

I don't supposed its an early VDC made one, anyone else know?

pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:38 PM »

Bloody hell Dan.......that is gorgeous! The one i have a change of getting isn't a cruiser unfortunately. but that is stunning! Love the colour and the check decals

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:45 PM »

sexy brake bridge

neil · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:47 PM »

theres an interveiw with voris dixon on the museum he explains on how he made powerlites,freeagents,

etc well worth a read

Dannywhac · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:51 PM »

I've got something with virtually the same brake bridge as that Dan (although mines a double plate):

Forgot to add - was told (by the owner of the bike company) that these were made by GT for them in the late 80's

Andy68 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:52 PM »

Nice early 24 on here............

http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?pid=1678775

beard1973 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:56 PM »

Crikey Dan that is STUNNING!!!

Rare as...!!!! anyone would love to have that in their collection.

Cruisertastic BMX porn

kungfunky · « **Reply #18 on:** May 16, 2012, 03:59 PM »

Boom there's it is

now that's a serious piece of kit right there , fookin stunning

Like Dave says its rare as and a must for any collection

Mattdub · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:13 PM »

Superb piece of kit Dan !

. Got real history there , was a cool brand bitd too

.

LMK if you ever want to sell ! ...

markyp · « **Reply #20 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:46 PM »

the vdc made powerbends are fookin lush,i want a set,like star bars but with the bendy end

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #21 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:47 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on May 16, 2012, 04:13 PM

Superb piece of kit Dan ! . Got real history there , was a cool brand bitd too .

LMK if you ever want to sell ! ...

deep pockets, i'm sure one of these went on USEBAY a few years back for about $900! n thought WTF! nice but WTF! but i didnt know they were VDC n the yanks obviously did

rooski · « **Reply #22 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:56 PM »

Quote from: markyp on May 16, 2012, 04:46 PM

the vdc made powerbends are fookin lush,i want a set,like star bars but with the bendy end

Like these Mark

straight knurl,squareish bend

These are on my Free Agent race bike

HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2012, 06:38 PM »

not long sold this...

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=142480.msg1389659#msg1389659

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2012, 07:00 PM »

powerlites are reeeally fookin nice, was half fancying yours dude but would not get round to riding it n i'm only into riders at mo