2020 Merida REACTO DISC vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 53 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your S Merida REACTO DISC. 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 Merida REACTO DISC in S, the Orbea Orca OMX in 53 places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +13 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
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida REACTO DISC is drawn. The Orbea Orca OMX numbers we have for size 53 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC S | Orbea Orca OMX 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 381 | 385 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 539 | 552 | +13 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.8 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | 549 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 991 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 759 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 368 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 142 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida REACTO DISC. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO DISC, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISCOrbea 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 | Merida REACTO DISCDISC 4000 | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO DISC CF2 | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF2 disc | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 disc | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA 386-BB30 PF6000 [SMN FC] | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport II | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CW | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force HRD |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CW | Vision Metron SL |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CW | OC2 |
| Headset | Merida REACTO neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CW | Orbea carbon |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Prologo Scratch MS |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
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