2021 Merida SCULTURA RIM vs 2020 Orbea Orca OMX
The 57 is the Orbea Orca OMX size closest to your ML 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 ML, the Orbea Orca OMX in 57 places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +16 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +7 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida SCULTURA RIM, MLOrbea Orca OMX, 57Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida SCULTURA RIM ML | Orbea Orca OMX 57 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 398 | +8 mm |
| Stack | 574 | 590 | +16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 73.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 73.2 | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 408 | 408 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 995 | 1002 | +7 mm |
| BB drop | 66 | 70 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 783 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 540 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 375 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 170 | 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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