2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 vs 2026 Yeti ASR C2
The Yeti ASR C2 size closest to your L 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
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700 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 BIG.NINE TR 700 L | Yeti ASR C2 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | not listed | |
| Stack | 624 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 66.9 | 66.5 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.2 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 637 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 441 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1176 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 57 | not listed | |
| Standover | 715 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 440 | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR C2 minus the Merida BIG.NINE TR 700. Full charts: 2026 Merida BIG.NINE TR 700, 2026 Yeti ASR C2.
Where each sits in its class
Merida BIG.NINE TR 700Yeti 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 BIG.NINE TR 700700 | Yeti ASR C2C2 90 TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida BIG.NINE TR LITE III | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | Manitou Machete Comp | RockShox SID |
| 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 | 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 TR | not listed |
| Headset | Acros ICR EXTERNAL neck | not listed |
| Seatpost | Merida COMP TR | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox SID LUXE Select+ |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
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