Author Topic: My BARGAIN Powerlite build..! NEARLY DONE..! (Read 6740 times)

leehunt1 · « **on:** January 20, 2013, 11:21 AM »

I picked up this p61 xl frame and forks with some other bits attached which i will FLIP on..

so this frame and forks stand me at about £85 (inc headset and seat clamp)
picked up some new bars from USA £35
Chainring £4.50

I have polished the frame with some metallic paint Tcut and I will try and oxalic the forks
Then New Decals

QUESTION.. Can anyone tell me what wheels would be best for this 1994 build..?
as Im more old school than mid school..

Thanks in advance - Lee

GavinDavis · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:23 AM »

That looks lovely Lee! Shiney

Dannywhac · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:27 AM »

GT Mowhawk 48's on either Araya 7X's or early Sun rims.

leehunt1 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:35 AM »

Quote from: dannywhac on January 20, 2013, 11:27 AM

GT Mowhawk 48's on either Araya 7X's or early Sun rims.

I was thinking 7x.. seen some cheap Nos ones on ebay..

Thanks pal

leehunt1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:41 AM »

Like the look of GT s

Think Im gonna go RED with this build..!

Dannywhac · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:42 AM »

If you can find a set, Profile made 3-piece cranks for Powerlite - they're stamped Powerlite on the arms, came out around 94/95:

leehunt1 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:44 AM »

Quote from: dannywhac on January 20, 2013, 11:42 AM

If you can find a set, Profile made 3-piece cranks for Powerlite - they're stamped Powerlite on the arms, came out around 94/95:

Remember im keeping this Bargain..!
They look expensive ?

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:45 AM »

Lovely frame! I had one and it rode great!!

Araya Super 7x in chrome for sure

Dingo

Dannywhac · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2013, 11:55 AM »

Quote from: leehunt1 on January 20, 2013, 11:44 AM

Quote from: dannywhac on January 20, 2013, 11:42 AM
If you can find a set, Profile made 3-piece cranks for Powerlite - they're stamped Powerlite on the arms, came out around 94/95:

Remember im keeping this Bargain..!
They look expensive ?

They're priced about the same as GT stamped ones - round about the Â£70 mark, although minty one's would set you back about Â£90.

midschooljon · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2013, 12:41 PM »

Stock wheels on that would have been 36 Hole Mohawks and Weinmann Rims. If you keep an eye on the museum you should be able to build them up pretty cheap.

Rodgy1970 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2013, 01:50 PM »

I've a set of wheels you might be interested in - 36h GT Mowhawk flip flop hubs & Rhythm System rims, PM me if you are interested.

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #11 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:19 PM »

That`s real nice.Will look best with a nice CNC`d canti not a v-brake IMO

The Burner King · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2013, 10:48 PM »

Looks lovely mate, they are nice those powerlites, good quality too

leehunt1 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2013, 10:48 AM »

Little update chaps
decided to make it into a rider to take down to manchester veledrome bmx track

NORTY40 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:39 AM »

Looks good Lee , should make a nice rider

GavinDavis · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2013, 12:30 PM »

Looking good Lee

....Whats the TT length on it?

neil · « **Reply #16 on:** February 07, 2013, 02:48 PM »

That's lovely

CustardLips · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2013, 11:58 AM »

Tidy.

ED209 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2013, 04:21 PM »

lovely that... I love Powerlite bars ... the bend under the grip feel sooo good

leehunt1 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2013, 06:37 PM »

Wheels just arrived from USA.. cost me a f@@kin fortune as I had to pay £30 import duty as well
Build will soon be finished

midschooljon · « **Reply #20 on:** March 13, 2013, 07:32 PM »

Quote from: leehunt1 on March 13, 2013, 06:37 PM

Wheels just arrived from USA.. cost me a f@@kin fortune as I had to pay £30 import duty as well
Build will soon be finished

Wheels look great. It will be worth every penny when they on the bike and its finished.

Mattdub · « **Reply #21 on:** March 13, 2013, 09:25 PM »

Lookin' good so far

, more pics now !

leehunt1 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2013, 05:40 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on March 13, 2013, 09:25 PM

Lookin' good so far , more pics now !

Just for U..

BMX1973 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 15, 2013, 02:24 PM »

Mattdub · « **Reply #24 on:** March 15, 2013, 02:45 PM »

Quote from: leehunt1 on March 14, 2013, 05:40 PM

Quote from: Mattdub on March 13, 2013, 09:25 PM

Lookin' good so far , more pics now !

Just for U..

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