2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your S is the 53. Compare the 53 instead
What changes on the Orbea Orca OMX
Compared with the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET in S, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 48 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 23 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +48 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +23 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.2°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET, SOrbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET S | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 398 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 590 | +48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 73.2 | +1.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.2 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 979 | 1002 | +23 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 744 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 374 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET. Full charts: 2019 Merida SCULTURA DISC 400-JULIET, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA DISC 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 DISC 400-JULIETDISC 400-JULIET | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE DISC | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 R7025 disc | 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 Lady | SRAM Force HRD |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | OC2 |
| Headset | Merida M2331 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 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron SL |
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