2026 Trek Marlin Gen 3 vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The M is the Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your S Trek Marlin Gen 3. 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 Trek Marlin Gen 3 in S, the Yeti ASR C2 in M places the top of the head tube 28 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +28 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Trek Marlin Gen 3 is drawn. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Marlin Gen 3 S | Yeti ASR C2 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415 | 445 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 572 | 600 | +28 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 579 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 433 | 437 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1121 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 45 | not listed | |
| Standover | 692 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 370 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 100 | not listed | |
| Stack-to-reach | 1.38 | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR C2 minus the Trek Marlin Gen 3. Full charts: 2026 Trek Marlin Gen 3, 2026 Yeti ASR C2.
Where each sits in its class
Trek Marlin Gen 3Yeti 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 | Trek Marlin Gen 34 Gen 3 | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Silver | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | SR Suntour XCE 28 | RockShox SID |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M315 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U2000 ESSA | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG300 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 | not listed |
| Crankset | Prowheel Alloy | not listed |
| Chainring | narrow-wide | not listed |
| Pedals | Nylon Platform | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager Montrose | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro HD-M275 | Yeti Motive Bronze |
| Rotor | Tektro 6-bolt | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Alloy | not listed |
| Stem | Bontrager Comp | not listed |
| Grips | Trek Line Comp | not listed |
| Headset | Semi-integrated 1-1/8" | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Alloy | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Verse Short | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
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