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Rift Zone 8 Carbon
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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 | Carbon Frame w/ Alloy Swingarm, 29” Wheels, 110mm Travel IsoTrac Suspension Platform BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance Elite 29”, 120mm Travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float Performance, Rebound, Compression, 165x38mm Stroke Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, 1 1/8 |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy |
| Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 10mm Rise 740mm Width |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | KS LEV Integra Dropper Post, Southpaw Remote Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Marin Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT Hollowtech II, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT 1x11-Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11L |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic |
| Rims | Stan's Flow EX, 25.5mm Inner, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 100x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearing, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 142x12mm, Alloy Axle, Quad Cartridge Sealed Bearing, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.3”, Rear: Maxxis Ardent, 29x2.3” |
First added April 23
Last updated April 23
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