Show Off Your Waterfords & Paramounts, etc.
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06-13-23, 07:44 PM
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Whose actually going to attend last ride?
I plan on being there for the 62 mile route!
06-13-23, 07:58 PM
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My '84 touring. Happy to post it again but I need to get out and ride it.
06-13-23, 10:05 PM
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06-14-23, 09:56 AM
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There was another ornate Waterford at the 2009 NAHBS that bears sharing. It's got a musical & guitar theme, and I assume it was built for at a customer's request.
Pretty amazing! I wonder where it ended up?
Steve in Peoria
06-14-23, 10:03 AM
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Where are the Herons? 
I almost bought one - decades ago. Closest I ever came to Paramount/Waterford.
I almost bought one - decades ago. Closest I ever came to Paramount/Waterford.
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06-14-23, 11:34 AM
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just to clarify, this red W-ford isn't my bike, but it sure is attractive!
There was another ornate Waterford at the 2009 NAHBS that bears sharing. It's got a musical & guitar theme, and I assume it was built for at a customer's request.
Pretty amazing! I wonder where it ended up?
Steve in Peoria
There was another ornate Waterford at the 2009 NAHBS that bears sharing. It's got a musical & guitar theme, and I assume it was built for at a customer's request.
Pretty amazing! I wonder where it ended up?
Steve in Peoria
https://theradavist.com/river-city-b...ry-of-schwinn/
I will reach out to one or both and find out.
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06-14-23, 11:41 AM
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06-14-23, 11:49 AM
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This could be the Holy Grail of Schwinn rides.
I can imagine there will be bikes you would never see otherwise, this could be the show/ride of a lifetime.
So jealous.
I can imagine there will be bikes you would never see otherwise, this could be the show/ride of a lifetime.
So jealous.
06-14-23, 06:34 PM
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Will be participating in the ride next week. On this bike.
May take this one to show after.
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06-14-23, 06:50 PM
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Awesome, Thanks for posting that! My Waterford Paramount gets to go home for a day!
Tim
91 Waterford Paramount
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06-14-23, 07:53 PM
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thumpism I love those '83-'84 Paramounts with the rainbow decals!
06-15-23, 02:21 PM
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not sure if this is exactly what you were looking for, but BF member John H. (@jjhabs?) made a great video of a visit to Waterford and interview with Richard Schwinn three months ago.
His youtube channel has quite a few videos that should appeal to the C&V crowd.
Steve in Peoria
His youtube channel has quite a few videos that should appeal to the C&V crowd.
Steve in Peoria
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06-15-23, 02:30 PM
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06-15-23, 03:29 PM
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06-15-23, 08:26 PM
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Grant Petersen says a few kind words about Richard and Marc of Waterford.
As for me, Waterford was a mere 60 miles from my house. Just South and a little East. First time I talked to Waterford on the phone, Richard answered and took my questions. Rivendell was just taking off and Tim Isaac, Curt Goodrich and Waterford were all making frames for Grant. I kept about $2000 or so for a bike trip and camping tour around Wisconsin. Little did I know I was going to spend twice that amount getting geared up.
Anyway, I saw two bikes; a Voodoo Wazoo cyclocross bike and the Rivendell All-Rounder, which eventually evolved into the Atlantis. Strangely enough, I also thought of getting a Cannondale M2000 or a Specialized M2 Pro. Either way, I liked the idea of using 26” wheels for touring instead of 700c. You have to remember this was close to 30 years ago. Bikes and bikepacking is far more sophisticated and kind of en vogue now.
Well, I talked to Waterford and told Richard, with terrible honesty, what I wanted. He suggested I check out their website and look at what models they have and come down or email my ideas to him for the bike frame.
”Yeah, sounds great. It’s on Netscape?”
”Yeah, it’s formatted.”
”All right, so what’s your name?”
”Richard.”
”Okay. What’s your last name?”
“Schwinn.”
(Beat) !!
”Wait, what? Really?” I was floored.
“Yeah, we used to make Schwinn Paramounts here in Waterford when Ignaz had it.”
Well, I thought that was pretty cool. How many times do you meet anyone named after your first bike on the phone? I am sure Richard got that shocked reaction often from strangers, especially bikers.
There was more to the story, of course. Heck, now I think of the local Kiwanis in Waterford having their annual festival with Roasted, butter dipped Corn and Grilled Brats. It’s worth going on a bike ride.
I sincerely hope everyone can show up in Waterford for the ride next weekend. It’ll be different and sad for the town and the bike industry once Richard and Marc locks up shop.
As for me, Waterford was a mere 60 miles from my house. Just South and a little East. First time I talked to Waterford on the phone, Richard answered and took my questions. Rivendell was just taking off and Tim Isaac, Curt Goodrich and Waterford were all making frames for Grant. I kept about $2000 or so for a bike trip and camping tour around Wisconsin. Little did I know I was going to spend twice that amount getting geared up.
Anyway, I saw two bikes; a Voodoo Wazoo cyclocross bike and the Rivendell All-Rounder, which eventually evolved into the Atlantis. Strangely enough, I also thought of getting a Cannondale M2000 or a Specialized M2 Pro. Either way, I liked the idea of using 26” wheels for touring instead of 700c. You have to remember this was close to 30 years ago. Bikes and bikepacking is far more sophisticated and kind of en vogue now.
Well, I talked to Waterford and told Richard, with terrible honesty, what I wanted. He suggested I check out their website and look at what models they have and come down or email my ideas to him for the bike frame.
”Yeah, sounds great. It’s on Netscape?”
”Yeah, it’s formatted.”
”All right, so what’s your name?”
”Richard.”
”Okay. What’s your last name?”
“Schwinn.”
(Beat) !!
”Wait, what? Really?” I was floored.
“Yeah, we used to make Schwinn Paramounts here in Waterford when Ignaz had it.”
Well, I thought that was pretty cool. How many times do you meet anyone named after your first bike on the phone? I am sure Richard got that shocked reaction often from strangers, especially bikers.
There was more to the story, of course. Heck, now I think of the local Kiwanis in Waterford having their annual festival with Roasted, butter dipped Corn and Grilled Brats. It’s worth going on a bike ride.
I sincerely hope everyone can show up in Waterford for the ride next weekend. It’ll be different and sad for the town and the bike industry once Richard and Marc locks up shop.
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Talked to Richard Schwinn today. He said the Waterford Farewell ride this coming Saturday, June 24th has 80 registered riders. Let’s see if we can make it a Cool 💯!
