2021 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 57 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your 60 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 60, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale SystemSix Carbon, 60Orbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SystemSix Carbon 60 | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 403 | 398 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 600 | 590 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.9 | 73.2 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5 | 73.2 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 408 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1012 | 1002 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 271 | not listed | |
| Standover | 843 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 577 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 193 | 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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