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[The History Man]

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No I know but I was referring to the short, high upright ride as discussed here as the frame is smaller that my usual. I would imagine it has similar characteristics. Would love to have one.

 

[The History Man]

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Best I can do. Will try it on eBay

 

[GrahamJohnWallace]

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Unfortunately Cleland Cycles only made bikes for 18 months between late 1982 mid 84, so surviving originals are rare. By far the easiest way of experiencing the riding experience is by modifying a small 16.5" or 18" Giant NRS. When you run the NRS suspension as intended (set to no sag) you get the high bottom bracket and the other geometries are identical as long as you fit a tall (zero offset) stem.

However, providing the level of mud guarding and chain guarding of an original Cleland, though possible, involves quite a lot of work. Also, the only way to get anything like the large tyre/frame clearances if a Cleland is by fitting narrower tyres.

 

[Chopper the ex Copper]

I'm working on another Cleland inspired machine, though its taken temporary residence on the back burner duento a Claud Butler resto.