2026 Yeti ASR C2 vs 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Merida BIG.NINE TR
- 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
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Yeti ASR C2 numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach, stack, seat angle and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Yeti ASR C2 XL | Merida BIG.NINE TR L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 460 | |
| Stack | not listed | 624 | |
| Head tube angle | 66.5 | 66.9 | +0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 441 | 436 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1182 | |
| 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
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 | 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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