2019 Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 57 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your ML Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET. 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 SCULTURA 4000-JULIET in ML, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 16 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
- +16 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 SCULTURA 4000-JULIET, MLOrbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET ML | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 398 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 590 | +16 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 | 783 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIET, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 4000-JULIETOrbea 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 SCULTURA 4000-JULIET4000-JULIET | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA CF2 | Orbea Orca |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | KMC X11-1 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BB71 | not listed |
| Tire | Continental Ultra Sport II | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force HRD |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | OC2 |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Orbea carbon |
| Saddle | Merida Juliet Sport | Prologo Scratch MS |
| Fork | not listed | Orbea Freeflow |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Wheelset | not listed | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron SL |
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