Which type of bike for me?

[Eden]

I'm not concerned with tire size per say, but 24" does seem small. Of course, I'll cross that bridge when it comes.

It actually sounds much more ridiculous than it actually is/looks.... While I wouldn't run out and buy a road bike with these wheels, my options for a cross bike were/are rather limited. I had an opportunity to pick up a Conquest 24 for $300, so I figured what the heck. I don't look weird on it and I even raced it. I'm a chicken descender on the dirt, so I won't ever claim to be a good cross racer, but the smallness of the bike didn't hinder me.