2019 Merida SCULTURA vs 2018 Orbea Orca Aero Base
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Orbea Orca Aero Base
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA is drawn. The Orbea Orca Aero Base numbers we have for size 53 are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA XXS | Orbea Orca Aero Base 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | not listed | |
| Stack | 519 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 515 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 982 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 697 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 375 | 370 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca Aero Base minus the Merida SCULTURA. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA, 2018 Orbea Orca Aero Base.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURAOrbea Orca Aero Base
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 SCULTURA100 | Orbea Orca Aero Base |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE-BSA | not listed |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC M700 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dolomites | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | not listed |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | not listed |
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