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1996 Powerlite P-38

Velopedia Archive ID 57274

Overview

Model year1996
BrandPowerlite
ModelP-38
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID57274
Original MSRP$329.99
ColorsChrome-plated, matte black
SizesBoys

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly
ForkPowerlite
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetGT Power Series 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketSteel
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsGT alloy platforms

Brakes

BrakesChang Star cantilever brakes, Chang Star 257A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarPowerlite w/Power Bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemPowerlite
SaddlePowerlite BMX
SeatpostGT chromoly micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 4019, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.125" Powerlite Retro Tread, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Powerlite Retro Tread
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube469.9 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center375.9 mm
Wheelbase933.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 13, 2026.