Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD vs Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD

Megamo

Pulse 03 Cw LTD

Orbea

Orca Aero M20ILTD

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 12 differences, line by line.

MegamoMegamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD

OrbeaOrbea Orca Aero M20ILTD

At a glance

Differences only

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, against Shimano Ultegra Di2.
Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD is the newer model (2027).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon

As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5"

Wheelset 700c · Zipp 404 S ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · OQUO Road Performance RP50LTD

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Ultegra Di2

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 / Shimano ST-8170

Brake model Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano R8170 Hydraulic Disc

Seatpost Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S size 315 mm / M, L, XL size 365 mm OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment

Prices

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Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Pulse 03 Cw LTD · Road bike very demanding, rather stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
Orca Aero M20ILTD · Road bike rather demanding, rather nimble, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD12 km/h - 55 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTDOrbea Orca Aero M20ILTDother aero road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type Aero

As printed

Aérodynamiques

Aero

As printed

Aero 360º - Aérodynamique sous tous les angles

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

New Pulse Carbon Advanced Composite fork, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x100

Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Max tyre clearance– 37 mm

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

New Pulse Carbon Advanced Composite Super Light Frame, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat mount disc 12x142

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Orbea Orca Aero Carbon OMX disc, monocoque construction, HS 1,5", BB 386, powermeter compatible, Thru Axle 12mm x 142mm rear, thread M12x2 P1, Speed release com

Bottom bracket– 386EVO, 86mm, press-fit ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Full Internal Cable Routing

Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

internal cable routing

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 / Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

Shifting Electronic, wired ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250, Shadow 12-Speed Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270

Electronic, wired

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12

Chainring teeth Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 Chainring 52-36T 2x12-Speed, Powermeter Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Ultegra R8100 36x52T

Cassette Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Ultegra R8100 11-34T 12S

Rear derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250, Shadow 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano ST-8170 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano R8170 Hydraulic Disc

Front rotor– 160 mm

Rear rotor– 140 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29"

As printed

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Tyres Pirelli P Zero™ Race TLR RS 622x30 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Vittoria Corsa N.Ext G2.0 TLR 700x29c

Tyre width fitted 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29 mm −1 mm

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width 360 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Handlebar Megamo Carbon Full Integratted Internal Cable Routing / XS size 80 x 360 mm / S size 90 x 380 mm / M size 100 x 380 mm / L size 110 x 400 / ^{°Value not published by the brand} Integrated Bar and Stem OC SH-RA10, Road Aero Carbon, Reach 80, Drop 125 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Aerodinamic Advanced Carbon Seat Post / XS, S size 315 mm / M, L, XL size 365 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Road Aero RA10 Carbon Ultralight, SB0/25, w/Micro tilt adjustment ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Pulse 03 Cw LTD

Size of Orca Aero M20ILTD

Differences measured from

Pulse 03 Cw LTD · M
Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM

Stack and reach

Pulse 03 Cw LTD · M Pulse 03 Cw LTD · M — Reach (mm) 383 · Stack (mm) 538
Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM Orca Aero M20ILTD · 53CM — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 542

Geometry15 differences

Size M 53CM

Reach 383 mm 385 mm +2 mm

Stack 538 mm 542 mm +4 mm

Top tube (effective) 537 mm 546 mm +9 mm

Seat tube 500 mm 524 mm +24 mm

Head tube 128 mm 135 mm +7 mm

Head angle 72.5° 72.8° +0.3°

Seat angle 74° 73.5° −0.5°

Chainstays 410 mm 408 mm −2 mm

Wheelbase 982 mm 976 mm −6 mm

Front centre 584 mm 580 mm −4 mm

BB drop 75 mm 74 mm −1 mm

BB height 261 mm 262 mm +1 mm

Fork offset 48 mm 43 mm −5 mm

Trail 56 mm 59 mm +3 mm

Standover– 778 mm

Where to buy them

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD and Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD come with?

Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2. Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

How do Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD and Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD compare on geometry?

In size M, Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD has a stack of 538 mm for a reach of 383 mm; in size 53CM, Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD has 542 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Megamo Pulse 03 Cw LTD vs Orbea Orca Aero M20ILTD

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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