2019 Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 57 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your L Merida SCULTURA 400-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 400-JULIET in L, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET, LOrbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET L | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 394 | 398 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 593 | 590 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1005 | 1002 | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 798 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 560 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 190 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA 400-JULIET, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 400-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 400-JULIET400-JULIET | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF | Orbea Freeflow |
| 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 | Maxxis Dolomites | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Brake | Shimano 105 | SRAM Force HRD |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | OC2 |
| Headset | Merida M2339 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Orbea carbon |
| Saddle | Merida Juliet Sport | Prologo Scratch MS |
| 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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