2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 53 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your 48 Cannondale CAAD Optimo. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Orbea Orca OMX
Compared with the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 48, the Orbea Orca OMX in 53 places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 11 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +11 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Cannondale CAAD Optimo is drawn. The Orbea Orca OMX numbers we have for size 53 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale CAAD Optimo 48 | Orbea Orca OMX 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 385 | +11 mm |
| Stack | 520 | 552 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.9 | 72.8 | +0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.3 | 73.5 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 549 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 415 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 978 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| BB height | 268 | not listed | |
| Standover | 709 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 500 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 108 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Cannondale CAAD Optimo. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale CAAD OptimoOrbea Orca OMX
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale CAAD Optimo1 | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | BallisTec | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Rim | RS 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro R741, Shimano 105 | SRAM Force HRD |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | CAAD Optimo | not listed |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX | Prologo Scratch MS |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron SL |
| Stem | not listed | OC2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Orbea carbon |
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