Rawrr Mantis vs ReRode R1+: which is bigger?
The Rawrr Mantis and ReRode R1+ are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 50.4 in (1,280 mm)). Where they differ, the Rawrr Mantis is the one where its seat sits 0.7 in (19 mm) higher and it weighs 15 lb (7 kg) more.
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. 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 ReRode R1+?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 50.4 in (1,280 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Rawrr Mantis or the ReRode R1+?
The ReRode R1+, at 33.3 in (845 mm) vs 34 in (864 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis, a 0.7 in (19 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Rawrr Mantis vs the ReRode R1+?
Roughly: the Rawrr Mantis suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the ReRode R1+ 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 ReRode R1+?
The ReRode R1+: 150 lb (68 kg) vs 165 lb (75 kg) for the Rawrr Mantis. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The ReRode R1+ has the higher claimed top speed: 62 mph vs 50 mph.