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So one door closes another becomes ajar.. leading to this update -
So after a lengthy convo on TTForum I took a punt on a Cliff Shrubb 700c x 24" front lo pro, serial numbers match the other Cliff Shrubbs I have and looks to be in overall decent condition. Plan is for a repaint at some point though. The angles are crazy and riding this will def break my back! Im quite young too ha. Got the classic details and workmanship of a Cliff Shrubb built frame which I love. The bottom bracket shell has 3 holes drilled out, to save weight.
Anyways, heres some more photos -
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A month later something else pops up on fleabay, according to the listing a "Riva" lo pro. Black with similar shape to the above. Took a punt and turns out its got a serial number very close to the red one, in the exact same places at the bb and fork, with 3 holes drilled in the bottom bracket shell too! I believe this is enough to say that it's also a Cliff built frame, which I think is quite lucky!!
This black lo pro must be the reds younger more aero brother, as the rear brake mount is at the chainstay bridge and the serial numbers a not that far from each other. It came from Thetford so unlikely it was Mick Ballards 700c x 700c I was shown on TTF but will try and chase the seller for some more details of the previous owners.
It's been repainted at some point and now sports Columbus Air decals and someone vandalized the frame and scrawled some horrible AeroFoil "graffiti" on it.
The seatpost that came with it is the same as the one on the red, its not a perfect fit but works. I've researched a bit about Tange/Ishiwata Aero tubing, so might be a case of actually being Columbus tubing so, researching the differences is gonna keep me busy while the weather sorts it self out.
Anyways, enough ranting and heres a small selection of photos for now. Hope you enjoy.. -