2025 Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The L is the Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your MID Merida Ninety-Six XT-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 Yeti ASR C2
Compared with the Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION in MID, the Yeti ASR C2 in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION is drawn. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION MID | Yeti ASR C2 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 465 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 605 | 610 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 439 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1193 | 1201 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 47 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 425 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 520 | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR C2 minus the Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION. Full charts: 2025 Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION, 2026 Yeti ASR C2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITIONYeti ASR C2
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 Ninety-Six XT-EDITIONXT-EDITION | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida Ninety-Six LITE V | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano TC500-B/TC600-MS-B | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | Yeti Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT54 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida Expert CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Team CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida Comp EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR MERIDA EXTERNAL | not listed |
| Dropper post | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida Comp SL | not listed |
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