Talaria XXX vs 79Bike Falcon Lite: which is bigger?
The Talaria XXX and 79Bike Falcon Lite are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.4 in (10 mm) of each other (48.8 in (1,240 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm)). Where they differ, the 79Bike Falcon Lite is the one where its seat sits 0.8 in (20 mm) higher and it weighs 15 lb (7 kg) more.
With a 31.9 in (810 mm) seat, riders around 5'5" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 5'10" 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 Talaria XXX bigger than the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 48.8 in (1,240 mm) vs 49.2 in (1,250 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Talaria XXX or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
The Talaria XXX, at 31.9 in (810 mm) vs 32.7 in (830 mm) for the 79Bike Falcon Lite, a 0.8 in (20 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Talaria XXX vs the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
Roughly: the Talaria XXX suits riders from about 5'5" (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 Talaria XXX or the 79Bike Falcon Lite?
The Talaria XXX: 123 lb (56 kg) vs 138 lb (63 kg) for the 79Bike Falcon Lite. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The 79Bike Falcon Lite has the higher claimed top speed: 52 mph vs 47 mph.