Originally Posted by
EarlGrey
Thanks for your contributions, just ot clarify, I am looking for a bike with 24" wheels for a regular adult, not interested in a bicycle for kids that can fit an adult.
Yes, 24" are different formats: it does not matter.
As stated, the bike "style" should be a non-suspended steel frame from the 90s.
you could get an actual 90s rigid steel MTB and get spokes, rims, and hubs to build a wheelset. Aim for one that has a kinda high BB, as everything will sit a little lower.
Make sure you get the 512mm 24", and not the 471mm, even those will put the bike about an inch lower, steering might end up a little weird.
In the 80s, Cannondale had the 26/24" mullet MTBs...