Talaria Sting Pro MX5 vs 79Bike Falcon Pro: which is bigger?
The Talaria Sting Pro MX5 and 79Bike Falcon Pro are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0 in (0 mm) of each other (49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)). Where they differ, the 79Bike Falcon Pro is the one where its seat sits 0.4 in (10 mm) lower and it weighs 37 lb (17 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 79Bike Falcon Pro, 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 Talaria Sting Pro MX5 bigger than the 79Bike Falcon Pro?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Talaria Sting Pro MX5 or the 79Bike Falcon Pro?
The 79Bike Falcon Pro, at 32.7 in (830 mm) vs 33.1 in (840 mm) for the Talaria Sting Pro MX5, a 0.4 in (10 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Talaria Sting Pro MX5 vs the 79Bike Falcon Pro?
Roughly: the Talaria Sting Pro MX5 suits riders from about 5'8" (balls of feet down) and the 79Bike Falcon Pro 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 Talaria Sting Pro MX5 or the 79Bike Falcon Pro?
The 79Bike Falcon Pro: 130 lb (59 kg) vs 168 lb (76 kg) for the Talaria Sting Pro MX5. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The Talaria Sting Pro MX5 has the higher claimed top speed: 59 mph vs 56 mph.