2021 Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 53 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your S Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION. 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 FORCE-EDITION in S, the Orbea Orca OMX in 53 places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION 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 FORCE-EDITION S | Orbea Orca OMX 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 375 | 385 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 542 | 552 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72.8 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 530 | 549 | +19 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 979 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 750 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 500 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITION, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA FORCE-EDITIONOrbea 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 FORCE-EDITIONFORCE-EDITION | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA DISC CF2 | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | SCULTURA CF2 disc | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force eTAP AXS | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | CS XG 1270 D1 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM Press Fit DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reynolds AR41 DB | Zipp 404 Firecrest |
| Tire | Continental Grand Sport Race | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Brake | SRAM ED Force eTap AXS | SRAM Force HRD |
| Rotor | SRAM DB ROTOR CLX R CNTRLOCK | 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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