2026 Merida NINETY-SIX vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The M is the Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your M Merida NINETY-SIX. 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 in M, the Yeti ASR C2 in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Merida NINETY-SIX is drawn. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida NINETY-SIX M | Yeti ASR C2 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 440 | 445 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 600 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67 | 66.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 601 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 437 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| Standover | 741 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95 | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR C2 minus the Merida NINETY-SIX. Full charts: 2026 Merida NINETY-SIX, 2026 Yeti ASR C2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida NINETY-SIXYeti 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-SIX400 | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida NINETY-SIX LITE V | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon34 R-2CR | RockShox SID |
| Rear shock | SR Suntour Edge LOR | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore MT512 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT501 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Rekon Race | not listed |
| Rim | Merida COMP CC II | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | Yeti Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT CC | not listed |
| Stem | Merida TEAM CC III | not listed |
| Grips | Merida COMP EC | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida Expert TR II | not listed |
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