After the Z-series inevitably had to come the A-series, a new and better beginning:
Renewed models, beautiful paint schemes, making up for the losses of previous years.
An optimistic mood.
A-series
Probable beginning late autumn 1986
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A01xx - FD mounting pattern change
A06xx - probably late 1986/1987
A08xx - Silva 3 brake bridge appears
A14xx - end of regular production of 3-Athlete
A15xx - Strada model appears (Matrix then Cromor); M designation changes its meaning
"EMC man" -> Strada (warning: some mistakes happen!)
Number hanger design change
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A23xx - new paint schemes appear (Hitachi, Kelme 88, ADR - probably "delayed" paint scheme); last 3-Athlete
A2377 - frame bought on 12.05.87
A28xx - some frames instead of A have E series designation (mistake)
A30xx - Lotto 88 pattern
A3335 - Pista for Kristel Werckx in Lotto 88 colors
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A35xx - "thin" seatstays were introduced, "thick" still in production
A41xx - probably in this period photos for catalog 1988 (08/09 1987) were taken
A4694 - Pista for Connie Paraskevin built in 87 (confirmed)
A51xx - end of Silva 2 brakebridge (road)
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A58xx - probably 1987/1988
A69xx - "fat" seatstays and "big" seatstays caps disappear
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A81xx - Corsa Extra 753 series, S designation appears (coincidence)
A82xx - La William,Stuttgart, 7-Eleven paint scheme
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A90xx - Grand Prix Series premiere
A91xx - ...and Century 653
A94xx - Domex pattern
A95xx - probably during this period photos were taken for 1989 catalogs (08/09 1988)
A98xx - end of regular Criterium production
Series A probably ends in the fall of 1988
Inevitably the B series begins