Talaria Sting R MX4 vs 79Bike Falcon GT size

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Silhouettes traced from manufacturer photos, scaled to spec wheelbase

Talaria Sting R MX4 vs 79Bike Falcon GT: which is bigger?

The Talaria Sting R MX4 and 79Bike Falcon GT are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm)). Where they differ, the 79Bike Falcon GT is the one where its seat sits 0.4 in (10 mm) lower and it weighs 2 lb (1 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 79Bike Falcon GT, with a 32.3 in (820 mm) seat, riders around 5'6" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'11" 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 R MX4 bigger than the 79Bike Falcon GT?

They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 49.2 in (1,250 mm) vs 49.6 in (1,260 mm).

Which has the lower seat height, the Talaria Sting R MX4 or the 79Bike Falcon GT?

The 79Bike Falcon GT, at 32.3 in (820 mm) vs 32.7 in (830 mm) for the Talaria Sting R MX4, a 0.4 in (10 mm) difference.

How tall do you need to be for the Talaria Sting R MX4 vs the 79Bike Falcon GT?

Roughly: the Talaria Sting R MX4 suits riders from about 5'7" (balls of feet down) and the 79Bike Falcon GT from about 5'6". 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 R MX4 or the 79Bike Falcon GT?

The Talaria Sting R MX4: 150 lb (68 kg) vs 152 lb (69 kg) for the 79Bike Falcon GT. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.

Which is faster?

The 79Bike Falcon GT has the higher claimed top speed: 59 mph vs 53 mph.

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