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2016 Marin

Rift Zone 9 Carbon

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 110 / 120mm
ShockFox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetX01
BrakesSRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Rift Zone 9 Carbon
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Rift Zone 9 Carbon

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Marin Rift Zone 3 Review

Sep 2017 · Trev Worsey

The Marin Rift Zone 3 was the underdog in our group test but ended up surprising the test crew with its on-trail performance.

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BIKE Magazine
Marin Rift Zone | 2015 Bible of Bike Tests

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.

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BikeRadar
Marin Rift Zone 9 Carbon review

Nov 2014 · Guy Kesteven

Stiff, tough trail 29er but heavy with spiky suspension and underwhelming kit for the money

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MTBR
Eurobike: 2015 Marin Rift Zone 8 carbon trail bike

Aug 2014 · Don Palermini

Marin’s revamped Rift Zone trail bike highlights brand’s resurgence. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Frame and Swingarm, 29” Wheels, 110mm Travel IsoTrac Suspension Platform

Fork

BOS Dizzy AM 29”, 120mm Travel

Travel120mm

Shock

Fox Float Performance Elite, 165x38mm Stroke

Travel110mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP

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

TypeDropper

Grips

Marin Locking

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01

Crank

SRAM X01 Carbon, X-Sync Direct Mount 32T

Shifters

SRAM X01 w/ Matchmaker 1x11-Speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1175 11-Speed, 10-42T

Chain

KMC X11L

Brakes

SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

TypeSRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss M1700, 22.5mm Inner, Tubeless Ready

Front Hub

DT Swiss

Rear Hub

DT Swiss, SRAM XD Driver

Tires

Front: WTB Trail Boss, 29x2.25” Rear: WTB Nineline, 29x2.25”, Folding, Tubeless Ready

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