2020 Merida REACTO DISC vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 57 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your XL 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 XL, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 26 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −26 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC, XLOrbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC XL | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 402 | 398 | −4 mm |
| Stack | 616 | 590 | −26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73.2 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 590 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1014 | 1002 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 848 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 590 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 368 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 217 | 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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