Rawrr Mantis vs Surron Light Bee X (2020–24) size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Rawrr Mantis vs Surron Light Bee X (2020–24): which is bigger?

The Rawrr Mantis is the bigger bike. Its wheelbase is 1.4 in (35 mm) longer (50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 49.4 in (1,255 mm)), its seat sits 1.3 in (34 mm) higher, and it weighs 42 lb (19 kg) more.

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 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 Surron Light Bee X (2020–24)?

Yes. The Rawrr Mantis has the longer wheelbase, 50.8 in (1,290 mm) vs 49.4 in (1,255 mm), and is 76.2 in (1,935 mm) long overall vs 74.2 in (1,885 mm) for the Surron Light Bee X (2020–24).

Which has the lower seat height, the Rawrr Mantis or the Surron Light Bee X (2020–24)?

The Surron Light Bee X (2020–24), at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 34 in (864 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis, a 1.3 in (34 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Rawrr Mantis vs the Surron Light Bee X (2020–24)?

Roughly: the Rawrr Mantis suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the Surron Light Bee X (2020–24) from about 5'7". 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 Surron Light Bee X (2020–24)?

The Surron Light Bee X (2020–24): 123 lb (56 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 Rawrr Mantis has the higher claimed top speed: 50 mph vs 47 mph.

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