Rawrr Mantis vs Bonnell 805 RX size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Rawrr Mantis vs Bonnell 805 RX: which is bigger?

The Bonnell 805 RX is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 2.2 in (56 mm) longer (53 in (1,346 mm) vs 50.8 in (1,290 mm)), its seat sits 1.2 in (31 mm) higher, and it weighs 53 lb (24 kg) more.

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. On the Bonnell 805 RX, with a 35.2 in (895 mm) seat, riders around 6'1" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'6" 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 Bonnell 805 RX?

No. The Bonnell 805 RX has the longer wheelbase, 53 in (1,346 mm) vs 50.8 in (1,290 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the Rawrr Mantis or the Bonnell 805 RX?

The Rawrr Mantis, at 34 in (864 mm) vs 35.2 in (895 mm) for the Bonnell 805 RX, a 1.2 in (31 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Rawrr Mantis vs the Bonnell 805 RX?

Roughly: the Rawrr Mantis suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the Bonnell 805 RX from about 6'1". 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 Rawrr Mantis or the Bonnell 805 RX?

The Rawrr Mantis: 165 lb (75 kg) vs 218 lb (99 kg) for the Bonnell 805 RX. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The Bonnell 805 RX has the higher claimed top speed: 81 mph vs 50 mph.

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