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Bikes: 1984 Miyata 310, 1986 Schwinn Sierra, 1987 Ross Mt. Hood, 1988 Schwinn LeTour, 1988 Trek 400T, 1981 Fuji S12-1977 Univega Grand Rally, S LTD, 1973 Sears Free Spirit 531, 197? FW Evans
According to Waterford's site, Ed Schwinn shut down Paramount production in Chicago in 1979. He put Marc Muller in charge of rebuilding the brand and production was resumed in Waterford in 1983.
Under "Self Describing Serial Numbers", the 495 A indicates a 49.5 cm road bike.