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Cheeky cash in hand offer to the seller on ebay got me this beautiful Cliff Shrubb kitted head to toe with Campagnolo parts.
The photos aren't great so won't post many but more photos are here if you wanna see - https://www.flickr.com/photos/110135386@N05/sets/72157646216109308
Bought off an old chap called David Little who tells me it was gifted to him by his sponsors a good few years back with a rough value of over £1800. Little was originally from Tooting and he used to mainly race sprints, reason being he was always late to school and built up quick legs from riding super fast in the morning and back again in the afternoon for dinner. Often riding again in the evening when there was less traffic. He raced for quite a few years being top of his club/area for a long time from what I remember him telling me. Residing now in Sanderstead, he handed me this bike with a smile and lots of stories, telling me he was happy to give it to someone who will look after it and most importantly ride it.
D. Little written on the rear tubular with a biro was a nice surprise.
Cliff Shrubb (RIP) was a master frame builder and I wont write much but you can find some excellent info on these links -
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/builders/shrubb-vines-builders.html
http://road.cc/content/blog/121009-cliff-shrubb-appreciation
http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=87334
Measurements are 56 centre to top seattube x 54 centre to centre tt
I found its similar to this frame that was on the forum a while back - http://www.lfgss.com/conversations/229426/#comment9499169
Plans are to keep it pretty original, replace a few things like the cockpit, rear wheel as the spokes are mega rusty and have a few different wheelsets. Will get an aero seatpost too at some point too. Got a matching ambrosio roulette disc wheelset to put on it too, should be fun!
Comments, opinions, information etc. all welcome!