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Rift Zone 7
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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
| Frame | Rift Zone Series Alloy Frame with SHOT Tech, 110mm Travel IsoTrac Suspension System, 29”Wheels, Tapered Headtube, 142 x 12mm Thr |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Reba RL Taper, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rock Shox Monarch RL with Lockout and Rebound Adjustment Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano HollowTech II Integrated |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5B ZS, 1 1/8” Top, 1.5” Bottom |
| Stem | Marin OS Alloy Threadless, 31.8mm Bar Clamp |
| Handlebar | Double Butted 6061 Alloy Flatbar, 9 Deg. Backsweep, 720mm Wide |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp SL |
| Seatpost | KS Dropzone with Remote, 125mm Travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Marin Micro-Knurl Double Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow Plus, Direct Mount, 10 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX 2x10-Speed |
| Crank | Shimano SLX 2x10, 38/24T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 2 Way Release, 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano DEORE, 11-36, 10-Speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 |
| Brakes | Shimano M615 Hydraulic Disc, Centerlock, 7” Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Hydraulic |
| Rims | Mavic XM421 Tubeless Ready, 32 Hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Marin 2 Sealed Bearings, Centerlock, 15mm Through Axle, 32-Hole |
| Rear Hub | Marin 4 Sealed Bearing, Centerlock, 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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