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1996 Powerlite Expert

Aluminum Expert race bike.

This is my sons next race bike when he grow out of his Alliant JR. '96 Powerlite Expert aluminum frame, Answer carbon pro forks, Technique cranks, Shadow seat, Redline aluminum forklifter bars, Redline expert grips, Pitbull brakes, Comp X tires 1.5, Oddessey t-1000 rims with red flames, DK sealed hubs, GT stem...

Thrash · 2006-11-20 4:07pm

makes me wish i was stil small/light enough to race on an Expert
nice looking bike there.

pjcruiser · 2006-11-20 4:59pm

thanks thrash! that was a fun one to build. My son was loving it every time i got a part for it.

falanga RACEINC. · 2006-12-23 8:24pm

those handle bars are the sh...

pjcruiser · 2006-12-23 9:28pm

yes they are! i have a set on my Floval Flyer also.

cavalia · 2006-12-24 2:42am

Hey man, what can you tell me about a Powerlite P-38? Its a 1999. I have pic's of it posted here. Trying to get a scoop on what its worth, deciding whether to sell or not. I will say, its way fast.

pjcruiser · 2006-12-24 4:00am

i don't know much about them, other than they had some high end stuff. Usually very well made. As far as what it is worth, that is up to you or the person that wants to buy it.

elfdoublecross · 2007-01-21 5:20pm

those cranks are awesome- i want to get my hands on some technique cranks, mount them on my wall, and drool! that bike is incredible- your son is lucky to have such a cool dad!

pjcruiser · 2007-01-21 5:39pm

thank you. it did turn out pretty sweet. i have a hard time doing slow builds (stretched out over time) and end up getting all the stuff whether i can afford it or not.

lewy g · 2007-10-05 3:37am

cool bike love the bars where can i get some from or is it a secret ha ha

pjcruiser · 2007-10-05 7:20am

lewy, those are redline forklifter aluminum bars. Not sure if they still make them, but you could check your local bike shop and have them check Seattle Bike Supply.

lewy g · 2007-10-06 4:49am

ok cool cheers and once again awsome bike defo one of my faves on on hear

mikeperruci · 2008-04-26 12:45am

u sellin

pjcruiser · 2008-04-26 9:57am

nope

elfdoublecross · 2009-01-06 3:22pm

how are those t-1000 rims? I always wanted a pair but have heard next to nothing on them.

pjcruiser · 2009-01-06 5:29pm

those are great rims. not sure why companies stop making a product when it does really good. My son loves the bike, (changed a little now) and especially the wheels.

tpaguy71 · 2009-05-11 6:04pm

pj, I have a set of those red Redline Forklifter bars too. I was gonna put them on my 24" cruiser, but now that I look at all the other lifters on people's cruisers, thier cross bar is fatter and is u-shaped. The bar on ours is straight.
I didn't think these were Expert size because they are 26.25" long and about 6" high, but maybe I'm wrong.

So are these regular size bars, expert size, or cruiser bars?

pjcruiser · 2009-05-11 7:46pm

i just sold mine on ebay. a little wide for my son. Mine were 27" x 6". The ones on my cruiser are lower yet. Not sure about the others, probably different eras of the bars with different specs.

tpaguy71 · 2009-05-12 9:54am

I think these are your bars! Lovely -but just not sure what size/type they are. Should I use them on my son's powerlite expert (just like yours!), on my pro cruiser, or on my Powerlite P41 pro? Most Expert size bars are 24 - 25" wide. I've seen pro cruiser bars as skinny as 26", but most are 27 or 28.

pjcruiser · 2009-05-12 12:06pm

Thats funny, i thought they looked just like the ones i sold
I would go cruiser with them. I have shorter bars on my cruiser, but it seems like most like the higher bars like these for their cruisers.