ARCHIVE - 1988 SCHWINN PARAMOUNT 50th ANNIVERSARY TEAM WHEATIES RACING/ROAD BIKES Sponsored by: memphisbargainbicycles.com
Dr Deutschmark bike found at a thrift store in San Jose, Calif. Some scuffs, minor scratches Volker Diehl's team nickname, Dr. Deutschmark, is painted on the chainstay. Measures approx *60cm. Top tube approx. 57.5cm (Size difference could be the reason why the *58cm "DEAL" frame went to team leader "the CHIEF" Michael Vaarten).
Same DEAL bottom bracket stamp is on "the CHIEFS" bike.
Rob Moore's poster as signed by all the 1988 Coors Classic Team Members. Link to team photos:
Team Manager: Mike Farrell
[1] Tom Broznowski [2] Chris Carmichael (He may be the trainer with Lance's teams) [3] Thomas Craven [4] Volker Diehl ( DEAL) [5] Mike Engleman [6] Tim Rutherford [7] Doug Smith ( On the wheaties box - see below) [8] Steve Tilford ( Plastic Man) [9]Shawn Wallace (Track star) [10] MICHAEL VAARTEN....aka...the CHIEF..... (From Germany & a Kieren star), [11] Alan MacCormack (the Leprechaun) [12] Roland Gunther [13] Steve Speaks [14] Danny Van Haute [15] Gibby (Gilbert) Hatton
Rob Moore's 1988 $Dr Deutschmark$ O/S frame:
1988 Steve Tilford bike owned by Steve Tilford:
The other 1988 Tilford bike owned by Jerry Jeter (below)
The blue decal after Tilfords name is " Bolle", a sponsor that supplied the bikers with sunglasses. All of the teams wore them.
1988 STEVE TILFORD bike raced in the Coors Classic.
Tilford & Bailey '88 Coors Classic
The jersey on the left was worn by
Danny Van Haute. The "Skin Suit"
far right was worn by Tom Craven
Bike on display is the Steve Tilford
bike owned by Jerry Jeter (other
photos above with details).
DOUG SMITH
Wheaties Box 1988