2020 Marin
Rift Zone Carbon 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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| MSRP | $3,399 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX, FSA |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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
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Sep 2020 · Alan Muldoon
Geometry and sizing is consistent across the Marin Rift Zone range, so the fit is going to be identical, right down to the stubby 35mm stem.
Good angles and attitude
Spec at odds with travel
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
| Frame | All New Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Front Triangle, Series 4 Alloy Rear End, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 30mm x M8 Top, 25mm x M8 Bottom Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Mego EXO 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA No 42/47, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back |
| Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not Included. |
| Grips | Marin Single Clamp Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 12 Speed, SL-7100R |
| Cassette | SunRace, 12 Speed, 11-50T, ED Black |
| Chain | KMC X-12 Silver & Black |
| Brakes | Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Lever |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4WT, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible |
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