1997 Powerlite XXL 
#1 2010-06-28 9:23am
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1997 Powerlite XXL
1997 Powerlite XXL
Ask Danny and Chuck...
Okay, it's one thing to be factory-sponsored and have a one-off frame custom-built for you, but it's totally different to have something that is hard to come by among a population of pedestrians and wannabes. This '97 XXL has a 21"tt, and I have yet to come across one like it on the Museum or out in the world. I keep seeing P51s, P61s, and XLs with 20.63"tts, or else P-Lites with 21"tts that are either from another year or from another year AND made in Taiwan (yuck). Am I sheltered? Perhaps, but I will tell you this: She's made in the States, and she's got some of the nicest beads this side of Big E. I have some Powerbends for her, but need some P-Lite cranks (Profiles or CPIs -- it really doesn't matter) along with a P-Lite XXL stem. Then I'll build her with love, and my childhood dream will come to fruition.
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#2 2010-11-21 9:04am
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
NICE!
yessir xxl frames are hard to come by.
i also got a 1997 powerlite p61 XXL that i just finished up i will post up in the museum pretty soon. 
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#3 2010-11-21 5:40pm
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Thanks. I actually passed on pulling the trigger on some mid-to-late 90s threadless P-Lite forks yesterday that were CHEEE-EEEEAP on Ebay. Not sure what I was thinking...
I can hardly wait to see yours when it's ready. We will then claim our own corner of the Museum!
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#4 2010-11-24 5:22pm
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
aw dang...answer alumilite forks would look good too, thats what many riders used to have back then....
cant wait to see yours when its done 
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#5 2011-01-27 2:18pm
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
It's okay -I bought those forks. You have one of the single frames they sold. They made the 61 out of XL's -so if you wanted bigger or smaller you got the XXL or the Pro frame. If you have a 97 date -probably really a 98. The 97's still had a flying brake gusset for a cantilever brake.
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#6 2011-01-27 6:02pm
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Thanks for the info, and thanks for the love!
44T BMX Club, Chicago -- USA-MADE SINCE 2010
Beware of my alter ego, PLANTAIN -- "If there's one thing I won't guarantee, it's your safety!"
Luther Is A Good Ol' Dog Club -- See you at the Rainbow Bridge, my friend!
If it weren't for the Ford Mustang, the world would totally suck.
If you have a line on a Kappa Adidas cruiser, PM me! -- NEVERMIND!!!
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#7 2011-09-08 2:32am
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
I've been really eye balling some Powerlites lately and look who's I come across...
Would love to get my hand on one of these frames one day
Purple ano everything
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#8 2011-09-08 4:00am
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
Thanks, Robert. We just can't seem to escape one another, like we're joined at the hip or something! 
Last edited by perront (2012-09-24 11:09am)
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#9 2012-09-23 10:58pm
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
Cool frame love it. have you built it up yet? I have just finished building up a 97XXL such a nice bike to ride so much room
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#10 2013-03-27 6:29pm
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
the good old days
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#11 2013-03-27 7:04pm
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Still want a powerlite for the collection.
Purple ano everything
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#12 2013-03-27 7:24pm
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
CBR_TOY wrote:
Still want a powerlite for the collection.
Alright, Robert. Keep twisting my arm! 
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Beware of my alter ego, PLANTAIN -- "If there's one thing I won't guarantee, it's your safety!"
Luther Is A Good Ol' Dog Club -- See you at the Rainbow Bridge, my friend!
If it weren't for the Ford Mustang, the world would totally suck.
If you have a line on a Kappa Adidas cruiser, PM me! -- NEVERMIND!!!
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SELL ME YOUR MID SCHOOL SUPERCROSS DECAL SET -- headtube/SX 500 only, now!!
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#13 2013-03-27 9:25pm
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Re: 1997 Powerlite XXL
perront wrote:
CBR_TOY wrote:
Still want a powerlite for the collection.
Alright, Robert. Keep twisting my arm!
Purple ano everything
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