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Rift Zone 5
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | Suntour EPIXON |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | SLX, Alivio |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Marin Rift is a versatile cross-country bike praised for its good looks, internal cable routing, and balanced ride quality. It offers quick acceleration and nimble handling, though some reviews note limitations in suspension travel and fork aggressiveness. The bike is seen as a solid choice for riders who value climbing efficiency without sacrificing downhill fun.
Good-looking bike with stealth bomber-esque tube shapes and subdued color tones
Internal cable routing
Versatile for different riding styles
Quick acceleration and snappy feel
Lightweight and agile for a 29er
Fox 32 Talas fork is on the less-aggressive end
Limited rear-wheel suspension travel
Frame weight is slightly higher than initial reports
Basic Fox Performance shock at this price
Lack of pivots severely impacts bump performance
This is one hell of a good-looking bike.
BIKE MagazineThe bike does have some anti-squat built in, but the snappy feel and quick acceleration are mostly attributed to that teeny travel number.
BIKE MagazineThere’s a Rift between this bike's intentions and its ability on the trail
BikeRadarThe new mountain bikers first bike
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineStoried NorCal brand debuted their revamped 29-inch wheel Rift Zone platform trail bikes at Eurobike this week.
MTBRFeedback?
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Jul 2015 · Andrew Richardson
How'd you think Marin's, born in the birthplace of mountain biking, Rift Zone 8 would fare against some of the top competitors?
Feb 2015
The Marin Rift Zone 9 Carbon blurs the lines between XC and trail, though we could certainly see this bike become very capable with a beefier fork up front.
Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven
Stiff, tough trail 29er but heavy with spiky suspension and underwhelming kit for the money
Aug 2014 · Don Palermini
Marin’s revamped Rift Zone trail bike highlights brand’s resurgence. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Rift Zone Series Alloy Frame with SHOT Tech, 110mm Travel IsoTrac Suspension System, 29”Wheels, Tapered Headtube, 142 x 12mm Thru-Axle |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour Epixon 29er, Taper Steer, 15 Q-Lock, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm |
| Shock | X-Fusion O2 RL with Rebound Adjustment and Lockout Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Octalink Splined |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS, 1 1/8” Top, 1.5” Bottom |
| Stem | Marin Alloy, Threadless |
| Handlebar | Double Butted 6061 Alloy, OS-31.8mm, 10mm Rise, 720mm Wide |
| Saddle | Marin Comp Mountain |
| Seatpost | Marin Alloy Micro Adjust, 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Marin Dual Density |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX, High Direct Mount, 9-Speed |
| Crank | Shimano Acera, 9-Speed, 44/32/22 |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Alivio HG300, 12-36, 9-Speed |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9-Speed |
| Brakes | Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc, 7” Rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro Hydraulic Housing |
| Rims | Alex DP21, 29”, 32-Hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Marin 100 x 15mm Through Axle, 32 Hole |
| Rear Hub | Marin 4 Sealed Bearing, 142 x 12mm Through Axle |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance, 29 x 2.25 |
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Last updated April 23
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