2026 Yeti ASR C2 vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR
The L is the Merida BIG.NINE TR size closest to your L Yeti ASR C2. 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 Merida BIG.NINE TR
Compared with the Yeti ASR C2 in L, the Merida BIG.NINE TR in L places the top of the head tube 14 mm higher and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +14 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Yeti ASR C2 L | Merida BIG.NINE TR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465 | 460 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 610 | 624 | +14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 439 | 436 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1201 | 1182 | −19 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.2 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 637 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 57 | |
| Standover | not listed | 717 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 440 | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 105 |
Differences are the Merida BIG.NINE TR minus the Yeti ASR C2. Full charts: 2026 Yeti ASR C2, 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR.
Where each sits in its class
Yeti ASR C2Merida BIG.NINE TR
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 | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION | Merida BIG.NINE TR5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Yeti ASR | Merida BIG.NINE TR CF3 III |
| Fork | RockShox SID | RockShox Reba RL |
| Rear shock | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | not listed |
| Brake | Yeti Motive Bronze | Shimano SLX M7100 |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X12 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Deore MT512 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano MT501 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC II |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano SM-RT54 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Merida EXPERT CC |
| Stem | not listed | Merida TEAM CC III |
| Grips | not listed | Merida Comp TR |
| Headset | not listed | Acros ICR INTEGRATED neck |
| Seatpost | not listed | Merida TEAM TR SL |
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