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Cruiser guys, ATF 24" vs Wave C vs Liquid, input please.

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Fundamental:
I currently ride a 2010 Fit CR 24" that I picked up from CMB.  The frame is a 21.25", with 13.5" BB, and 14.75" CS.
I like the ride, but something feels 'off'.  My current 20" is a 21", with 11.5" BB, and 13.25" CS.  I love the way the 20" rides.  Very 'poppy' with room up front, and a low, 'in the bike' feel.

Of the three, Liquid, ATF, or Wave C, which would ride closer to the type of 20" I ride?
The Liquid is on one end of the spectrum with a lowish BB but the shortest CS, and the Wave C on the other end with the highest BB and medium CS.  I almost feel like the S&M would be very similar to what I currently ride.

Thoughts, experiences, and input is appreciated.

Mahalo.

master:
I liked my Model C 24", but the high BB gave more of an "on the bike" feel than in "in the bike" feel. Good for a poppy, light feeling but maybe not quite what you're looking for. A lower BB than the Sunday will definitely be more comparable to the 11.5" on your 20".

@ss4oLe:
I have a Liquid. I didn't really ride park/street with it (i could, just prefer to ride trials) but that thing ROASTS some dirt jumps.

I like the "in the bike" feel as well. But honestly, I can ride any frame(within reason) just as well/bad as any other frame.

That probably doesn't help you at all. :)

CARROTFVCKER:
i have a model c and my 20 is a Steadfast, fairly lowish bb and they both feel awesome

Fundamental:
I like to mix it up between 20" and 24", so making an easy switch between the two would be ideal.
No trails around, so 'roasting' is not so important.  I know the Liquid was designed to be more 'trails', but the short back end, low BB and long front sound like what I ride normally, just in a 24".
The CR 24 is cool, but a bit short at 21.25" for a cruiser.  Also with the higher BB, I have to run a pretty tall bar/stem set up to get some pop.

I was able to take a quick spin on a 24" Dirt Bike and it felt better with the longer top tube, but it did not really feel much different in the BB/CS from what I already have.

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