2021 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 53 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your XS Merida SCULTURA 7000-E. 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 7000-E in XS, the Orbea Orca OMX in 53 places the top of the head tube 23 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +23 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +1.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA 7000-E is drawn. The Orbea Orca OMX numbers we have for size 53 are missing the chainstay length and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA 7000-E XS | Orbea Orca OMX 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 385 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 529 | 552 | +23 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.8 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 520 | 549 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 983 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 720 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 500 | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida SCULTURA 7000-E. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA 7000-E, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA 7000-EOrbea 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 7000-E7000-E | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF2 | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SM-BB72-41B | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P 1800 SPLINE DB 23 | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Force HRD |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | OC2 |
| Headset | Merida M2331 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida EXPERT CC | Orbea carbon |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Prologo Scratch MS |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Force |
| Handlebar | not listed | Vision Metron SL |
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