79Bike Falcon Lite vs Kuberg Freerider: which is bigger?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite and Kuberg Freerider are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm)). Where they differ, the Kuberg Freerider is the one where its seat sits 0.6 in (15 mm) higher and it weighs 50 lb (23 kg) less.
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 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 Lite bigger than the Kuberg Freerider?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the 79Bike Falcon Lite or the Kuberg Freerider?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite, at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 33.3 in (845 mm) for the Kuberg Freerider, a 0.6 in (15 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the 79Bike Falcon Lite vs the Kuberg Freerider?
Roughly: the 79Bike Falcon Lite suits riders from about 5'7" (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 Lite or the Kuberg Freerider?
The Kuberg Freerider: 88 lb (40 kg) vs 138 lb (63 kg) for the 79Bike Falcon Lite. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite has the higher claimed top speed: 52 mph vs 47 mph.