Looking for an adult bicycle with 24 inches wheel
11-07-21, 05:14 AM
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Thanks, I have a Mini Velo, it is a solid but poor quality steel frame ... and it is a very fun bike. I use it in the city and even as a gravel/backpack bike. If I did not try it, I would not believe anyone telling me it could be so fun. So it comes my interest about 24" bicycles. But since it is a completely non-sensical choice that I do out of curiosity, I am still looking for "that" steel frame - styled as an mtb from the 90s - with 24 inches wheels. Thanks to all the interesting inputs (the Velo Orange Neutrino seems a great bike)
Thanks, I have a Mini Velo, it is a solid but poor quality steel frame ... and it is a very fun bike. I use it in the city and even as a gravel/backpack bike. If I did not try it, I would not believe anyone telling me it could be so fun. So it comes my interest about 24" bicycles. But since it is a completely non-sensical choice that I do out of curiosity, I am still looking for "that" steel frame - styled as an mtb from the 90s - with 24 inches wheels. Thanks to all the interesting inputs (the Velo Orange Neutrino seems a great bike)
The one I had for a while I picked up from recycling shop at a local tip (dump, waste disposal).
Honestly though, they were pretty low spec bikes and when they were sold they were most likely aimed at the juvenile market.
Modern juvenile bikes are pretty decent actually, yet their ridiculously short seat tubes do make them look weird. I have a 400mm seatpost on my Giant ARX24 bike.
11-07-21, 06:20 AM
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The Redline Conquest saw good sales in a 24 inch wheel..but a "youth" bike with an AL frame.
11-09-21, 02:33 PM
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Crust bikes has a bike that takes 24" wheels. The website says it is for adults under 5'2". Other than that there are folding bikes from Tern or Airnilmal. I don't think there are many good 24" tires available. But if you really want a 24" wheeled bike, you can have one built for you.
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11-12-21, 04:53 PM
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I agree with ThrmionicScott. The wheels in that photo of Velocio look more like 20", rather than 24".
With that, I recommend checking out the frame/fork that Simon-Bikes .de developed based on the 406 wheel size. I have one, that I'm still piecing together into a bicycle but can tell that it's good quality. When used with 50mm tires, this wheel size is quite respectable. It's a good ride and the tire size will always be available (whereas the 24" one might not have either of those qualities). I could've had a Velo-Orange Neutrino but the Simon-Bikes mini-velo, with its touring-length chainstays and reliable V-brakes, was more appealing to me.
With that, I recommend checking out the frame/fork that Simon-Bikes .de developed based on the 406 wheel size. I have one, that I'm still piecing together into a bicycle but can tell that it's good quality. When used with 50mm tires, this wheel size is quite respectable. It's a good ride and the tire size will always be available (whereas the 24" one might not have either of those qualities). I could've had a Velo-Orange Neutrino but the Simon-Bikes mini-velo, with its touring-length chainstays and reliable V-brakes, was more appealing to me.
Paul de Vivie alias Vélocio was small, about 1.60 m.
Paul de Vivie made numerous tests on various models of bicycles.
In 1903, Paul de Vivie realized during a trip to Switzerland and northern Italy that some sights could only be reached on foot. This reinforces him in a project
to build a very small bicycle, in a way a bicycle that goes everywhere that will allow him to go on foot as well as on a bicycle and that he can even take with him by train as just a piece of luggage. This type of bicycle can also be worn on the shoulder when it has to pass passes on mule tracks.
It will not be a speed machine but a practical machine.
Continuing his experiments, he adopted 60 cm wheels instead of the traditional 70 cm. He tried 50 cm wheels for a few hundred kilometers and was surprised not to be left behind by his fellow travelers on the freewheeling descents.
On the way up, he noticed that the small wheels were undoubtedly advantageous because of the very short chainstay.
He admits, however, that on rutted roads, small wheels become more dangerous.
This is why he will choose a happy medium with 60 cm wheels, which are lighter, stronger and more resistant to veil than the 70 cm.
In 1929, Albert RAYMOND (inventor of the "Le Cyclo" derailer) had him build a bicycle with a new lady's frame with double straight diagonal tubes. The machine has 50cm wheels and 50mm tires.
It’s light (11.2 kg), low and short from the rear. It performs better on hills due to the reduced bases, with the possibility of dismounting quickly in case of danger, which is not negligible in modern traffic and at 76 years old. It has 6 speed by Cyclo derailleur and Rosa double chainring.
Paul de Vivie calls it "his scooter". In short, it's a mini-bike.
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11-12-21, 05:36 PM
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That is too cool, jfouellette ! Thank you for the follow-up. 
11-14-21, 01:21 PM
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In the spirit of Velocio. Here is a picture of my minivelo commuter.
Here s an updated picture
Here s an updated picture
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06-09-23, 06:32 AM
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Here is my Dahon TernGlide folding bike with 24 inch tires
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06-09-23, 07:47 AM
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06-09-23, 08:27 AM
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Where do you find thousands of frame styles? Usually if I'm looking for hybrid framesets all I find are road and mountain frames.
06-12-23, 04:04 AM
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The only one I'm aware of is Airnimal. It sounds as if the Joey might fit your requirements, but I think you'll find them enormously expensive:https://airnimal.co/products/joey/sport/
It comes in a number of different formats. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a folding bike. Airnimals are a class apart. I would describe them as a bike which happens to fold rather than a folding bike.
It comes in a number of different formats. Don't be put off by the fact that it's a folding bike. Airnimals are a class apart. I would describe them as a bike which happens to fold rather than a folding bike.
06-13-23, 01:42 PM
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This thread is getting a bit long in the tooth. But an obvious way to get 24" wheels on an adult bike is to buy a 26" wheeled MTB with dual disc brakes, and change the wheels to 24". This might be an option since the OP didn't want to spend a lot.
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I’m surprised that nobody brought up Hamilton who built a bunch of 24” wheel, mostly triathlon bikes in the late 80’s and early 90’s:
https://www.bikeforums.net/northern-...rint-bike.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/northern-...rint-bike.html
06-13-23, 06:33 PM
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The one with the Slingshot -style frame was called the "Boston"
Their web presence went dark about a year and a half ago, though. Keep an eye on international Ebay perhaps?
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24" seems to be hard to find outside of youth bikes in the N.A. market; and frankly it's only about 1" actual difference in wheel diameter from a 559 "26er" if you're using tires in the 1.9-2.0" range. Kinda like the difference between the old 27x1-1/4" and 700x32: just enough difference so the (rim) brakes won't fit.
If you're in North America, I'd start with a 559 wheel 26" for your Fat-Tire road bike, just due to sheer availability and parts commonality.
More mini-velo madness; the Cannondale Hooligan (2011?-2021?): 406 wheels, single-side Lefty fork, disk brakes, and IGH-8
If you're in North America, I'd start with a 559 wheel 26" for your Fat-Tire road bike, just due to sheer availability and parts commonality.
More mini-velo madness; the Cannondale Hooligan (2011?-2021?): 406 wheels, single-side Lefty fork, disk brakes, and IGH-8
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06-13-23, 11:23 PM
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When I was looking for a road bike a few years ago, Being 5'4" tall I wanted smaller tires then the standard 700 x 38c used on many hybrid bikes. One of the few bikes l found had 26" tires, not much with 24" tires, so I settled on Giant's Sedona, Which they don't sell here in Canada any more. I'm quite happy with its 26 x 1.9" tires on the small 15" frame.
I seem to remember that at one time, in the early 70's adult small frame bikes came with 24 x 1 3/8" tires, medium frames had 26 x 1 3/8", and large frame came with 28 x 1 3/8" tires. I had the 24" x 1 3/8" single speed. It was a good fit when I was much younger, but about my current height.
That said I rode a friend's Specialized step through comfort bike with much larger 27.5 x 2.3" tires and found it quite comfortable and easy to control too. Apparently a well designed small frame bike, at least these comfort bikes work quite well even with the much larger tires then I thought would be best. I do see some bike manufacturers use smaller tires on the smaller frame sizes to accommodate the geometry of some of their models.
I seem to remember that at one time, in the early 70's adult small frame bikes came with 24 x 1 3/8" tires, medium frames had 26 x 1 3/8", and large frame came with 28 x 1 3/8" tires. I had the 24" x 1 3/8" single speed. It was a good fit when I was much younger, but about my current height.
That said I rode a friend's Specialized step through comfort bike with much larger 27.5 x 2.3" tires and found it quite comfortable and easy to control too. Apparently a well designed small frame bike, at least these comfort bikes work quite well even with the much larger tires then I thought would be best. I do see some bike manufacturers use smaller tires on the smaller frame sizes to accommodate the geometry of some of their models.
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06-17-23, 07:12 AM
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Larger wheels give more control and is a big aid to occasional riders.
Smaller wheel are more squirrely, but necessary if the manufacturer wants the bike to be compact, foldables go here.
When I know I'll be spending a day in the city, it's the 26" I ride because I hit less things/people as I carry it around hallways, turnstyles, train doors, etc.
Let's just say that I would never ride a 29er like the above.
Smaller wheel are more squirrely, but necessary if the manufacturer wants the bike to be compact, foldables go here.
When I know I'll be spending a day in the city, it's the 26" I ride because I hit less things/people as I carry it around hallways, turnstyles, train doors, etc.
Let's just say that I would never ride a 29er like the above.
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Crust bikes has a bike that takes 24" wheels. The website says it is for adults under 5'2". Other than that there are folding bikes from Tern or Airnilmal. I don't think there are many good 24" tires available. But if you really want a 24" wheeled bike, you can have one built for you.
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I would prefer 24 and 20’’ for this. 26´´ is still large for commuting unless its during less busy times.
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When I was looking for a road bike a few years ago, Being 5'4" tall I wanted smaller tires then the standard 700 x 38c used on many hybrid bikes. One of the few bikes l found had 26" tires, not much with 24" tires, so I settled on Giant's Sedona, Which they don't sell here in Canada any more. I'm quite happy with its 26 x 1.9" tires on the small 15" frame.
I seem to remember that at one time, in the early 70's adult small frame bikes came with 24 x 1 3/8" tires, medium frames had 26 x 1 3/8", and large frame came with 28 x 1 3/8" tires. I had the 24" x 1 3/8" single speed. It was a good fit when I was much younger, but about my current height.
That said I rode a friend's Specialized step through comfort bike with much larger 27.5 x 2.3" tires and found it quite comfortable and easy to control too. Apparently a well designed small frame bike, at least these comfort bikes work quite well even with the much larger tires then I thought would be best. I do see some bike manufacturers use smaller tires on the smaller frame sizes to accommodate the geometry of some of their models.
I seem to remember that at one time, in the early 70's adult small frame bikes came with 24 x 1 3/8" tires, medium frames had 26 x 1 3/8", and large frame came with 28 x 1 3/8" tires. I had the 24" x 1 3/8" single speed. It was a good fit when I was much younger, but about my current height.
That said I rode a friend's Specialized step through comfort bike with much larger 27.5 x 2.3" tires and found it quite comfortable and easy to control too. Apparently a well designed small frame bike, at least these comfort bikes work quite well even with the much larger tires then I thought would be best. I do see some bike manufacturers use smaller tires on the smaller frame sizes to accommodate the geometry of some of their models.
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Crust bikes has a bike that takes 24" wheels. The website says it is for adults under 5'2". Other than that there are folding bikes from Tern or Airnilmal. I don't think there are many good 24" tires available. But if you really want a 24" wheeled bike, you can have one built for you.
