2025 Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your MID is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Yeti ASR C2
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 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 XL are missing the reach, stack, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida Ninety-Six XT-EDITION MID | Yeti ASR C2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | not listed | |
| Stack | 605 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 79.5 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 441 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1193 | not listed | |
| 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
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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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