Rawrr Mantis X Pro vs 79Bike Falcon Lite size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Rawrr Mantis X Pro vs 79Bike Falcon Lite: which is bigger?

The Rawrr Mantis X Pro and 79Bike Falcon Lite are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.2 in (5 mm) of each other (49 in (1,245 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)). Where they differ, the 79Bike Falcon Lite is the one where its seat sits 1.3 in (34 mm) lower and it weighs 21 lb (9 kg) less.

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 79Bike Falcon Lite, 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.

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 X Pro bigger than the 79Bike Falcon Lite?

They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49 in (1,245 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the Rawrr Mantis X Pro or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?

The 79Bike Falcon Lite, at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 34 in (864 mm) for the Rawrr Mantis X Pro, a 1.3 in (34 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Rawrr Mantis X Pro vs the 79Bike Falcon Lite?

Roughly: the Rawrr Mantis X Pro suits riders from about 5'10" (balls of feet down) and the 79Bike Falcon Lite 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 X Pro or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?

The 79Bike Falcon Lite: 138 lb (63 kg) vs 159 lb (72 kg) for the Rawrr Mantis X Pro. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The Rawrr Mantis X Pro has the higher claimed top speed: 65 mph vs 52 mph.

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