79Bike Falcon Lite vs Altis Omega size

1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft5′10″Falcon Lite49.2 in wheelbaseOmega55.1 in wheelbase
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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

79Bike Falcon Lite vs Altis Omega: which is bigger?

The Altis Omega is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 5.9 in (150 mm) longer (55.1 in (1,400 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)), its seat sits 3.5 in (89 mm) higher.

With a 32.7 in (830 mm) seat, riders around 5'7" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'0" and up can flat-foot it. On the Altis Omega, with a 36.2 in (919 mm) seat, riders around 6'3" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'8" 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 Lite bigger than the Altis Omega?

No. The Altis Omega has the longer wheelbase, 55.1 in (1,400 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the 79Bike Falcon Lite or the Altis Omega?

The 79Bike Falcon Lite, at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 36.2 in (919 mm) for the Altis Omega, a 3.5 in (89 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the 79Bike Falcon Lite vs the Altis Omega?

Roughly: the 79Bike Falcon Lite suits riders from about 5'7" (balls of feet down) and the Altis Omega from about 6'3". Shorter riders manage both with lowering links or a slimmer seat. Enter your height above to see yourself next to both.

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