Rawrr Mantis vs Altis Sigma: which is bigger?
The Rawrr Mantis and Altis Sigma are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.2 in (5 mm) of each other (50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 50.6 in (1,285 mm)). Where they differ, the Rawrr Mantis is the one where its seat sits 0.9 in (24 mm) higher and it weighs 20 lb (9 kg) less.
With a 33.1 in (840 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. 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 Rawrr Mantis bigger than the Altis Sigma?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 50.6 in (1,285 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Rawrr Mantis or the Altis Sigma?
The Altis Sigma, at 33.1 in (840 mm) vs 34 in (864 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis, a 0.9 in (24 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Rawrr Mantis vs the Altis Sigma?
Roughly: the Rawrr Mantis suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the Altis Sigma 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 Rawrr Mantis or the Altis Sigma?
The Rawrr Mantis: 165 lb (75 kg) vs 185 lb (84 kg) for the Altis Sigma. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The Altis Sigma has the higher claimed top speed: 75 mph vs 50 mph.