79Bike Falcon GT vs Rawrr Mantis size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

79Bike Falcon GT vs Rawrr Mantis: which is bigger?

The Rawrr Mantis is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 1.2 in (30 mm) longer (50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm)), its seat sits 1.7 in (44 mm) higher, and it weighs 13 lb (6 kg) more.

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 Rawrr Mantis, with a 34 in (864 mm) seat, riders around 5'10" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'3" 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 Rawrr Mantis?

No. The Rawrr Mantis has the longer wheelbase, 50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the 79Bike Falcon GT or the Rawrr Mantis?

The 79Bike Falcon GT, at 32.3 in (820 mm) vs 34 in (864 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis, a 1.7 in (44 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the 79Bike Falcon GT vs the Rawrr Mantis?

Roughly: the 79Bike Falcon GT suits riders from about 5'6" (balls of feet down) and the Rawrr Mantis from about 5'10". 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 Rawrr Mantis?

The 79Bike Falcon GT: 152 lb (69 kg) vs 165 lb (75 kg) for the Rawrr Mantis. 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 50 mph.

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