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).
Note same DEAL bottom bracket stamp as on "the CHIEFS" bike.
I have a complete photo album available on request if you need help authenticating another Team Wheaties bike, etc.
All the info I was able to get on another Diehl-Dr Deutschmark bike previously owned by (BMX) Bob Moore: The frame is hanging in the shop and I still have the box that it came in. We also have some other stuff that came with it (posters, hats, team bag........). We have it all stored and would have to dig it out again to make sure exactly what is in there.
Jeff Archer, First Flight Bicycles 216 S. Center St. Statesville, NC 28677
Rob Moore's poster signed by all the 1988 Coors Classic Team Members: 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:
A 1988 Steve Tilford bike owned by Steve Tilford (below):
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.
Lew, 1988 STEVE TILFORD bike that was no doubt raced in the Coors Classic that year. Jerry.
Tilford & Bailey '88 Coors Classic
DOUG SMITH
Wheaties Box 1988
If you own or have access to any of
the Team Wheaties bikes, send me
info/photos for posting on this site.