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Rift Zone 8
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 110mm rear |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL |
| 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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Jun 2019 · Sspomer
The Rift Zone 3 is ready for fast, fun singletrack and may double as a slalom bike for those going through a mid-life crisis.
Price
Confidence in its identity
The right geometry for the task
Reliable drivetrain
Capable suspension despite lack of bells and whistles
Predictable tires
Crank bolt came loose often and uses 10mm hex nut which isn’t common on most bike tools
Brakes may be under-powered for larger riders or steep descents
Lagging rear hub engagement
Oct 2018 · Joseph Delves
With its solidly oriented frame geometry this is a bike designed for speed on the trails
Jul 2018
The Rift Zone sits firmly in the trail bike category, built for all-around riding with a confident and efficient nature. There’s 120mm of stout travel out the back, 130mm travel RockShox Revelation up the front, 29” wheels and all those key ingredients we look for like a single ring drivetrain, dropper post and decent width …
Killer value.
Rides really well.
Fast!
Firm suspension.
Mar 2018
The Marin Rift Zone is a dark horse with an unassuming character, it’s a trail slayer with new geometry for 2018 that has moved this bike firmly into trail bike territory. At a humble price the 120mm bike will turn frowns upside down without the need to rob a bank. Review - Specialized Rhyme Comp 6Fattie First Look - Marin Four Corners Gravel Bike The alloy Rift Zone with it’s 120mm of rear travel and 130mm up front slots into the Marin range next to the 27.5” Hawk Hill where the travel and the intentions are the same but the wheel size differs, with the Rift Zone sporting 29er hoops.
Jul 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Fast rolling, but twitchy steering, numb suspension and component niggles undermine confidence
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.
Aug 2014 · Don Palermini
Marin’s revamped Rift Zone trail bike highlights brand’s resurgence. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Carbon Front Triangle w/ Alloy Swingarm, 29” Wheels, 110mm Travel IsoTrac Suspension Platform, Chainstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brakes, 142x12mm Thru-Axle BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 29 |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch RL, 165x38mm, Rebound and Two-Position Compression Adjustment Travel: 110mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Headset | FSA Orbit, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 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 |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Marin Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RD-M8000 Deore XT SGS Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Marin Bear Claw Bottle Opener |
| Crank | Shimano Deore XT Hollowtech II, 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT 1x11-Speed, I-Spec II |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed, 11-46T |
| Chain | KMC X11L |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic, I-Spec II |
| Rims | Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, 32H, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Formula, 100x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Formula, 142x12mm, Alloy Axle, Quad Cartridge Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Tires | F: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29 |
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