Rift Zone 29" XR
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- Price: $4,999*
- Suspension: Marzocchi Bomber Z1 29" / Fox Float X
- Wheel Size : 29"
- Frame: Aluminum
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Size Range:
S, M, L, XL
Size Rider height range S 160cm to 168cm M 168cm to 178cm L 178cm to 188cm XL 188cm to 193cm
Feel the Rifty Love! Our take on the ultimate do-it-all trail bike, the Marin Rift Zone is made to party, whatever your jam might be. Your ideal partner for everything from all-day epics, to local shred laps to big mountain adventures, the Rifty is Made For Fun.
The Rift Zone Rifty 29 brings together trail-taming 29" wheels, 130mm of rear travel, a lightweight aluminum frame and our super-plush MultiTrac suspension platform for endless good times on the trails.
XR means Extra Rad. The Marin Rift Zone XR is our hard-charging special edition, made for riders that want the raddest, baddest Rifty in the range. Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork, Fox Float X shock, Maxxis Assegai tires, X-Fusion Manic dropper, loads of Shimano, loads of Marin fine details.
Key upgrades from Rift Zone 29 2:
- Marzocchi Bomber Z1/Fox Float X suspension
- Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain
- TRP Slate Evo 4-piston brakes w/203mm (F) & 180mm (R) rotors
- Maxxis Assegai 2.5" tires
Specifications
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Frame
All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs
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Front Suspension
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset
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Rear Suspension
Fox Float X, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, Climb Switch, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom
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Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
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Hub, Rear
Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Disc, 32H, HG Freehub Body
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Hub, Front
Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H
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Spoke, Nipples
14g Black Stainless Steel
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Tires
Maxxis Assegai, 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
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Derailleur, Rear
Shimano XT, 12-Speed, SGS
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Derailleur, Front
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Shift Lever
Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-7100R
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Crankset
FSA Grid, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, MegaExo Spindle, Boost Spacing
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Bottom Bracket
MegaExo 73mm BSA
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Chain
KMC X-12 Silver and Black
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Cassette
SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black
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Brake, Front
Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Metallic Pads, 203mm Rotor
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Brake, Rear
Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Metallic Pads, 180mm Rotor
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Brake Levers
Shimano MT4100
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Handlebar
Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
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Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
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Grips
Marin Grizzly Lock On
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Headset
FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
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Seatpost
TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 150mm Travel, Size M and L 170mm Travel, Size XL 200mm Travel, 30.9mm
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Saddle
Marin Speed Concept
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Pedals
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Extras
Bolt-On Thru-Axle
Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
S | M | L | XL | |
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Stack | 623.6 | 628.2 | 637.3 | 641.8 |
Reach | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
Headtube Angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
Headtube Length | 110 | 115 | 125 | 130 |
Seattube Angle | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
Seattube Length | 390 | 400 | 425 | 430 |
Toptube Effective | 579 | 605 | 632.1 | 663.2 |
BB Height | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
BB Drop | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Chainstay | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
Wheelbase | 1170 | 1205.1 | 1234.4 | 1266.3 |
Standover Height | 690.2 | 691.2 | 701.7 | 700.5 |
Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Seatpost Diameter | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 | 30.9 |
Handlebar Width | 780 | 780 | 780 | 780 |
Stem Length | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
Crank Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
All lengths in millimeters
Suspension Setup
REAR SHOCK SET UP
Recommended Sag = 30%/15mm
Step 1: Set correct pressure in rear shock.
Step 2: Sit on the bike and cycle the suspension (*with correct riding gear).
Step 3: Reset O-ring and sit on the bike, DO NOT BOUNCE, carefully step off.
Step 4: Measure sag (from o-ring to seal of shock), If it does not match the bike’s recommended sag in millimeters repeat process.
Step 5: Adjust rebound setting to ensure proper control.
FORK SET UP
Marin recommends that all bikes front and rear suspension feel balanced
Step 1: After rear sag is set follow the recommended pressure from the fork manufacture.
Step 2: Bounce evenly up and down on the bike, cycling the suspension up and down to make sure both front and rear suspension feel balanced, if the front does not match the rear add or release pressure.
Step 3: Once the bike feels balanced adjust the rebound damping to ensure proper control.
Fox Float X
LBS | KG | PSI |
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120 | 54 | 125 |
130 | 59 | 132 |
140 | 64 | 140 |
150 | 68 | 150 |
160 | 73 | 160 |
170 | 77 | 170 |
180 | 82 | 180 |
190 | 86 | 192 |
200 | 91 | 210 |
210 | 95 | 220 |
220 | 100 | 230 |
230 | 104 | 250 |
240 | 109 | 260 |
250 | 113 | 280 |
260 | 118 | 300 |
270 | 122 | 310 |
Reviews
It feels like a mantra by now, but let me say it one more time - the Rift Zone is a bike that exceeds its' numbers when it comes to downhill capability and performance. You could definitely jump into a low-stakes enduro race here and there, knowing you won't be terribly under-gunned, and it definitely won't hold you back on the local hot laps. Though the suspension performance biases a bit towards the descent, I wouldn't hesitate to spend a long day pedaling the Marin to access fun and challenging terrain.
As a more budget-conscious option for trail riders looking for a pleasant pedaling machine with a healthy serving of capability, the new Rift Zone hits the mark very well. It’ll still hold on for most of the gnarlier terrain if you find yourself in the remit of an enduro rig, albeit requiring a slightly more delicate touch. Most importantly though, it’ll climb relatively efficiently, and pop and play happily on groomed terrain, making for a great fun all-rounder. It definitely ticks that “fun” box.
While the headlines are filled with bikes that would blow most people's budgets into smithereens, Marin has managed to deliver a fine trail bike at a realistic price. It might not have passing riders rubber necking at the trail head, it might not come with a long bullet point list of features, but if you prefer to let your riding do the talking rather than strut about preening your feathers on something that cost the equivalent of a house deposit, then the Rift Zone won't disappoint.
In the Rift Zone XR, Marin have done the basics very well indeed. At just under three thousand pounds, the Rift Zone XR gives you a ride feel that you have had to pay far more before now in order to experience.
At 3,499 euros Rift Zone XR offers everything the rider needs to start having fun on every trail, from the local ones to the most remote alpine singletrack
A bike that makes you smile all ride long
Best of 2023. (machine translated) If you want to see how the new Rift Zone frame becomes a dream build bike, simply visit our YouTube channel. The complete bike from the Californian cult brand can already be admired there. The new Rift Zone has a little more travel, plus ten millimeters at the front and five millimeters at the rear, to be precise. In addition, the suspension kinematics and the geometry have been further developed. Various equipment variants are available in both 29 and 27.5 inch versions.
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