2020 Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITION vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 57 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your ML Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITION. 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 FORCE-EDITION in ML, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITION, MLOrbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITION ML | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 398 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 575 | 590 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 1002 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 802 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 368 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 177 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2020 Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITION, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida REACTO DISC FORCE-EDITIONOrbea 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 DISC FORCE-EDITIONDISC FORCE-EDITION | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida REACTO DISC CF2 | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | Merida REACTO CF2 disc | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Vision SC 55DB | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | SRAM Force HRD |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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 |
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