Rift Zone 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP | $1,599 |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
Shock | X-Fusion |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | Deore, microSHIFT |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'4"
Feb 2021 · Travis Engel
This short-travel shredder takes a modern trend and brings it to the entry level. The Marin Rift Zone 2 does (almost) everything.
Unbeatable value
Smart spec
Forgiving but familiar geometry
Supportive suspension
Oddly shaped brake levers
Shimano chain and crank would have been nice
Jan 2021 · Sspomer
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2020 Marin Rift Zone 2 Bike
Mar 2020
The Marin Rift Zone 2 is a 125mm full suspension trail bike that will please riders and wallets. While it’s heavy for a short-travel mountain bike, and the tyres don't suit its all-rounder intentions, the Rift Zone is a great proposition that's just begging for some choice upgrades. Giant Trance 29 3 review Ragley Blue Pig Race 2020 review Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 - capable trail bikes that won't break the bank Updated for 2020 with revised geometry, 125mm of rear travel (up five millimetres from the previous bike) and the same big 29er wheels, the Rift Zone 2 is bang on trend.
Mar 2020 · Jeremy Benson
Marin is better known for their budget-oriented bikes, but that is likely to change with quality offerings like the Rift Zone Carbon 2. This shorter-travel...
Feb 2020 · David Arthur
Marin's Rift Zone Carbon is another addition to the growing field of short travel bikes with aggressive geometry.
Great handling
Modern geometry
Solid build kit with nice attention to the details
Rear shock needs setup time
Vague Shimano brake bite point
Bit heavy for a short travel bike
Feb 2020 · McCoy
A trail bike with a lively attitude
Nov 2019
The new carbon front-triangle is a premium upgrade to Marin's Rift Zone 29er
Great build
Dialed geometry
Less refined suspension than its competition
Nov 2019
We're always a little cautious about carbon bikes that hover around the $4,000 mark. They often kinda seem like they're just an invitation to spend more
Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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Fork | RockShox Recon RL 29", 130mm Travel, Solo Air, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Fast Black Uppers, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 42mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Headset | FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm |
Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back |
Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
Seatpost | Marin Alloy, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
Pedals | Not Included. |
Grips | Marin Dual Density |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow Plus |
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Crank | Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD |
Shifters | Micro Shift, SLM895, 11 speed |
Cassette | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-46T |
Chain | KMC X11 |
Brakes | Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
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Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 141x9mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body |
Tires | Vee Tire Crown Gem 29x2.3", MPC Compound, Wire Bead |
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