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manufactured by & mail order direct sales UK and worldwide by
SHELFORD DESIGN Ltd. 65 High Street, Over, Cambridgeshire. CB4 5NB.
Tel/fax: 01954 20 20 11
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Subject = Cycle Storage
Description = mulithangers, bike racks,wall mounted racks, clamps, bike park kits, anchors, D Locks, workstands, bike accessories
Category = Bicycle Accessories and storage systems
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