2021 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 53 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your 51 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon. 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 SystemSix Carbon in 51, the Orbea Orca OMX in 53 places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Cannondale SystemSix Carbon 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 SystemSix Carbon 51 | Orbea Orca OMX 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 385 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 520 | 552 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2 | 72.8 | +1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.1 | 73.5 | −0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 529 | 549 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 989 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 74 | not listed | |
| BB height | 266 | not listed | |
| Standover | 723 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 433 | 500 | +67 mm |
| Head tube length | 114 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Cannondale SystemSix Carbon. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SystemSix CarbonOrbea 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 SystemSix CarbonCarbon Ultegra | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale BallisTec | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | BallisTec | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | Shimano HG601 | not listed |
| Crankset | HollowGram | SRAM Force |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Rim | Vision SC55 | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force HRD |
| Handlebar | HollowGram KNØT SystemBar | Vision Metron SL |
| Stem | HollowGram KNØT | OC2 |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 60 KNØT | Orbea carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension STN NDR | Prologo Scratch MS |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano DURA-ACE |
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