79Bike Falcon GT vs Kuberg Freerider size

1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft5′10″Falcon GT49.6 in wheelbaseFreerider49.6 in wheelbase
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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

79Bike Falcon GT vs Kuberg Freerider: which is bigger?

The 79Bike Falcon GT and Kuberg Freerider are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0 in (0 mm) of each other (49.6 in (1,260 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm)). Where they differ, the Kuberg Freerider is the one where its seat sits 1 in (25 mm) higher and it weighs 64 lb (29 kg) less.

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. On the Kuberg Freerider, with a 33.3 in (845 mm) seat, riders around 5'8" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'1" 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 Kuberg Freerider?

They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49.6 in (1,260 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the 79Bike Falcon GT or the Kuberg Freerider?

The 79Bike Falcon GT, at 32.3 in (820 mm) vs 33.3 in (845 mm) for the Kuberg Freerider, a 1 in (25 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the 79Bike Falcon GT vs the Kuberg Freerider?

Roughly: the 79Bike Falcon GT suits riders from about 5'6" (balls of feet down) and the Kuberg Freerider from about 5'8". 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 Kuberg Freerider?

The Kuberg Freerider: 88 lb (40 kg) vs 152 lb (69 kg) for the 79Bike Falcon GT. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The 79Bike Falcon GT has the higher claimed top speed: 59 mph vs 47 mph.

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