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Rift Zone 9 Carbon
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | X01 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS 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
Aug 2014 · Don Palermini
Marin’s revamped Rift Zone trail bike highlights brand’s resurgence. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Rift Zone Carbon Monocoque Main Frame & Swing Arm, 110mm travel IsoTrac Suspension System, 29 |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Performance TALAS 29er, Tapered Alloy Steer Tube and 15QR, 120-90mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance CTD BV Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS, 1 1/8” Top, 1.5” Bottom |
| Stem | Easton EA70, 6 Degree |
| Handlebar | Easton EA70 XC, 9 Degree Sweep, 720mm Wide |
| Saddle | Fizik Tundra MG |
| Seatpost | KS LEV Integra, 125mm Drop, Internally Routed Remote with Southpaw Lever Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | None |
| Grips | Marin Micro-Knurl Double Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Carbon Type 2, 11 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | None |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Carbon, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Trigger Shifter, 11-Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1180, 10-42, 11-Speed |
| Chain | SRAM PCX1, Black |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc, 7” Rotor Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Avid Hydraulic, Carbon |
| Rims | Easton Haven 29er, UST Tubeless |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Easton, Included with wheelset |
| Rear Hub | Easton, Included with wheelset |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution Series, SnakeSkin Sidewall, Tubeless Ready, 29 x 2.25 |
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Last updated April 23
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