2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 53 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your 3XS Merida SCULTURA RIM. 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 RIM in 3XS, the Orbea Orca OMX in 53 places the top of the head tube 53 mm higher and 18 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +53 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +18 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 RIM 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 RIM 3XS | Orbea Orca OMX 53 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367 | 385 | +18 mm |
| Stack | 499 | 552 | +53 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | 72.8 | +1.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | 73.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 500 | 549 | +49 mm |
| Chainstay length | 408 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 982 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 66 | not listed | |
| Standover | 667 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 500 | +90 mm |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed |
Differences are the Orbea Orca OMX minus the Merida SCULTURA RIM. Full charts: 2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM, 2020 Orbea Orca OMX.
Where each sits in its class
Merida SCULTURA RIMOrbea 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 RIMRIM 100 | Orbea Orca OMXOMX |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida SCULTURA LITE BSA | Orbea Orca |
| Fork | SCULTURA RIM CF2 | Orbea Freeflow |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | SRAM Force eTAP AXS |
| Cassette | SunRace CS8 | SRAM XG-1270 Force |
| Chain | SunRace CNM84 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA TH 7420ST | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Pursuer | Schwalbe Pro One TLE, Specialized Roubaix Pro Gripton Endurant |
| Hub | Road seal bearing | not listed |
| Brake | Lee Chi ROAD Dual Pivot | SRAM Force HRD |
| Stem | Merida COMP CC | OC2 |
| Headset | Merida M2341 Neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP CC | Orbea carbon |
| 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 |
| Saddle | not listed | Prologo Scratch MS |
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