2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your 54 is the 53. Compare the 53 instead
What changes on the Orbea Orca OMX
Compared with the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 54, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 35 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +35 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale CAAD Optimo, 54Orbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale CAAD Optimo 54 | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 398 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 590 | +35 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.6 | 73.2 | +0.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 73.2 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 408 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 1002 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 70 | −2 mm |
| BB height | 270 | not listed | |
| Standover | 758 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 495 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 144 | 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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