Tromox MC10 vs Y-Volt Surge V: which is bigger?
The Tromox MC10 and Y-Volt Surge V are almost the same size: their wheelbases are within 0.2 in (6 mm) of each other (54.6 in (1,386 mm) vs 54.3 in (1,380 mm)). Where they differ, the Tromox MC10 is the one where its seat sits 0.4 in (10 mm) lower and it weighs 22 lb (10 kg) more.
With a 35.4 in (900 mm) seat, riders around 6'1" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'6" and up can flat-foot it. On the Tromox MC10, with a 35 in (890 mm) seat, riders around 6'0" and up can get the balls of both feet down once suspension sag is counted, and riders around 6'5" 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 Tromox MC10 bigger than the Y-Volt Surge V?
They're nearly identical in size. Wheelbase: 54.6 in (1,386 mm) vs 54.3 in (1,380 mm).
Which has the lower seat height, the Tromox MC10 or the Y-Volt Surge V?
The Tromox MC10, at 35 in (890 mm) vs 35.4 in (900 mm) for the Y-Volt Surge V, a 0.4 in (10 mm) difference.
How tall do you need to be for the Tromox MC10 vs the Y-Volt Surge V?
Roughly: the Tromox MC10 suits riders from about 6'0" (balls of feet down) and the Y-Volt Surge V from about 6'1". 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 Tromox MC10 or the Y-Volt Surge V?
The Y-Volt Surge V: 205 lb (93 kg) vs 227 lb (103 kg) for the Tromox MC10. Manufacturers don't all weigh the same way, so treat small gaps as a wash.
Which is faster?
The Y-Volt Surge V has the higher claimed top speed: 68 mph vs 56 mph.