79Bike Falcon GT vs Altis Delta size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

79Bike Falcon GT vs Altis Delta: which is bigger?

The 79Bike Falcon GT is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 2.8 in (70 mm) longer (49.6 in (1,260 mm) vs 46.9 in (1,190 mm)), its seat sits 0.4 in (10 mm) higher, and it weighs 9 lb (4 kg) less.

With a 31.9 in (810 mm) seat, riders around 5'5" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'10" and up can flat-foot it. On the 79Bike Falcon GT, with a 32.3 in (820 mm) seat, riders around 5'6" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'11" and up can flat-foot it.

Silhouettes are traced from manufacturer side-profile photos and scaled so the wheel-to-wheel distance matches the published wheelbase, so small parts like mirrors and fenders may be off by a few percent.

Questions

Is the 79Bike Falcon GT bigger than the Altis Delta?

Yes. The 79Bike Falcon GT has the longer wheelbase, 49.6 in (1,260 mm) vs 46.9 in (1,190 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the 79Bike Falcon GT or the Altis Delta?

The Altis Delta, at 31.9 in (810 mm) vs 32.3 in (820 mm) for the 79Bike Falcon GT, a 0.4 in (10 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the 79Bike Falcon GT vs the Altis Delta?

Roughly: the 79Bike Falcon GT suits riders from about 5'6" (balls of feet down) and the Altis Delta from about 5'5". Shorter riders manage both with lowering links or a slimmer seat. Enter your height above to see yourself next to both.

Which is lighter, the 79Bike Falcon GT or the Altis Delta?

The 79Bike Falcon GT: 152 lb (69 kg) vs 161 lb (73 kg) for the Altis Delta. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The Altis Delta has the higher claimed top speed: 62 mph vs 59 mph.

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