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Rift Zone 27.5" 1

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Marin Rift Zone 1 27.5", grey. Rift Zone 1 27.5, orange/blue.

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  • Price: $1,699.00*
  • Suspension: X-Fusion Sweep Boost RC 27.5" / X-Fusion O2 Pro R
  • Wheel Size : 27.5"
  • Frame: Aluminum
  • Size Range: XS, S, M, L, XL
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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 27.5" brings together super fun and super shreddy 27.5" wheels, 130mm of rear travel, a lightweight aluminum frame and our super-plush MultiTrac suspension platform for endless good times on the trails.

The Marin Rift Zone 27.5" 1 is your gateway to the Rifty family, made to push the limits of your riding but not your bank balance. It's built with super reliable X-Fusion suspension, grippy Vee Crown Gem tires, plenty of Shimano and a hand-picked selection of our favorite Marin components.

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Specifications

  • Frame

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

  • Front Suspension

    X-Fusion Sweep Boost RC, 27.5", 140mm Travel, Compresion and Rebound Adjustment, 110x15mm Thru Axle, 44mm Offset

  • Rear Suspension

    X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware Top and Bottom

  • Rims

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

  • Hub, Rear

    Forged Alloy, Quad Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Alloy Axle, QR type, 141mm Width, 32H, Shimano Standard Freehub Body

  • Hub, Front

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, 32H

  • Spoke, Nipples

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Vee Tire Snap WCE 27.5x2.35", Top 40 Compound, GXE Core, 90 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano Deore, 11 Speed, SGS

  • Derailleur, Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R

  • Crankset

    Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing

  • Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

  • Chain

    KMC X-11 Silver and Black

  • Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

  • Brake, Front

    Tektro HD-M280 Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    Tektro HD-M280 Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M280

  • Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

  • Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

  • Grips

    Marin MTN, Closed End

  • Headset

    FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

  • Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 30.9mm

  • Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

  • Pedals

    -

  • Extras

    Closed 9-12 Thru-Axle QR System

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

Rift Zone 27.5" 1 geometry diagram
XS S M L XL
Stack 569.1 600.7 605.2 609.8 614.3
Reach 415 430 450 470 500
Headtube Angle 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5°
Headtube Length 115 120 125 130 135
Seattube Angle 77° 77° 77° 77° 77°
Seattube Length 330 390 400 425 430
Toptube Effective 552.6 568.7 589.7 610.8 641.8
BB Height 339 339 339 339 339
BB Drop 20 20 20 20 20
Chainstay 430 430 430 430 430
Wheelbase 1147.8 1164.8 1186.9 1208.9 1241
Standover Height 661.7 677.8 687.8 682.3 687.8
Fork Offset 44 44 44 44 44
Seatpost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 35 35 35 35 35
Crank Length 170 170 170 170 170

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

Rift Zone XR 27.5 on a mesa, Utah.

SERIES 3 ALUMINUM FRAME + 27.5” WHEELS

The Rift Zone 27.5 has a Series 3 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with 130mm travel MultiTrac suspension technology and playful 27.5” wheels. 27.5” wheels fit most riders better and create a lightweight and responsive bike, the most playful trail bike in the line.

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Rift Zone Alloy upper link detail.

MULTITRAC SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY

MultiTrac is an acclaimed suspension system, fine-tuned to have a balanced ride capable of absorbing big hits with an efficient pedaling platform. The rocker link provides a progressive leverage ratio for the rear shock for small bump sensitivity and the feeling of a long travel system on large drops and rocks.

Marin Rift Zone 27.5" head tube.

MODERN TRAIL GEOMETRY

Trail geometry with 430mm chainstays, low bottom bracket, long top tube, and a slack 65.5° head angle, combined with lightweight and responsive 27.5” wheels make for a playful and quick handling bike.

Rift Zone alloy lower cable/hose port.

INTERNAL ROUTING

Rift Zone Alloy models sport full internal cable/hose routing in the front triangle, and all-new brazed-in cable ports, providing a clean and rattle free cable set up.

Detail image of the rear dropout as used on the Rift Zone 27.5 2 and Rift Zone 27.5 3 models, with 148 x 12mm spacing

148X12MM THRU-AXLE

Boost front spacing is paired with a 148x12mm Boost rear thru-axle on the Rift Zone 27.5 XR and Rift Zone 27.5 2 for frame and wheel strength, and future wheel upgrade compatibility.

Rift Zone SRAM UDH detail.

NEW CHAINSTAY/SEATSTAY PROTECTORS & UDH ON ALLOY MODELS

2023 Rift Zone Alloy models have enhanced chainstay and seat stay protectors for a quiet ride, and utilize SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) to help future-proof the frame.

Suspension Setup

REAR SHOCK SETUP

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 SETUP

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 manufacturer.

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.

X-Fusion O2 Pro R

Rider weight and shock setup
LBS KG PSI
120 54 118
130 59 128
140 64 138
150 68 150
160 73 163
170 77 175
180 82 187.5
190 86 200
200 91 213
210 95 225
220 100 238
230 104 251
240 109 265
250 113 279
260 118 294
270 122 -

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