79Bike Falcon GT vs Segway X160 size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

79Bike Falcon GT vs Segway X160: which is bigger?

The 79Bike Falcon GT and Segway X160 are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (49.6 in (1,260 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)). Where they differ, the 79Bike Falcon GT is the one where its seat sits 2.4 in (60 mm) higher and it weighs 46 lb (21 kg) more.

With a 29.9 in (760 mm) seat, riders around 5'1" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'6" 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 Segway X160?

They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49.6 in (1,260 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the 79Bike Falcon GT or the Segway X160?

The Segway X160, at 29.9 in (760 mm) vs 32.3 in (820 mm) for the 79Bike Falcon GT, a 2.4 in (60 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the 79Bike Falcon GT vs the Segway X160?

Roughly: the 79Bike Falcon GT suits riders from about 5'6" (balls of feet down) and the Segway X160 from about 5'1". 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 Segway X160?

The Segway X160: 106 lb (48 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 31 mph.

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