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Rift Zone 29 1
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,769| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
Summary
The Marin Rift Zone is a versatile and fun mountain bike that offers modern geometry and solid suspension performance, making it a great choice for youth riders. It's praised for its value, capable handling, and supportive suspension, though some components may require upgrades for optimal performance.
Unbeatable value
Modern trail riding geometry
Supportive suspension
Good mix of drivetrain components
Upgrade potential
Lack of a dropper post
Tyres need upgrading
Flexy fork with basic damping
Rear suspension lacks small-bump compliance
Underpowered brakes
The Marin Rift Zone 2 is in the latter category.. A category that happens to be the option for any person getting their first high-end full-suspension mountain bike.
BetaThe new “Rifty” has a slightly higher initial leverage ratio and larger volume canister for good small bump compliance.
BikerumorIts geometry and suspension give it a real descending bias, and for that reason I loved it, just keep some money aside to change out the tyres and add a dropper.
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Nov 2022 · Tyler Benedict
The new Marin "Rifty" gets a sweet new alloy frame, more travel, and a consistent spec and geometry across all wheel sizes to fit any rider.
Nov 2022 · Dario DiGiulio
The Marin Rift Zone occupies a very unique spot in the bike market, as a short travel frame meant to attack relatively serious terrain.
Fun and unusual synthesis of parts and geo
Great build kit
Adaptable frame platform
Mix of progressive and dated geometry
Heavy and sticky for a short travel bike
Oct 2022 · Antony de Heveningham
The Marin Rift Zone XR - XR stands for eXtra Rad - bumps the front travel up to 140mm, adds a coil shock and beefs up the build.
Dec 2021 · Jeremy Benson
The Marin Rift Zone 29 2 is an affordable short travel trail bike that would make an excellent daily driver. This aluminum-framed 29er has 125mm of...
Reasonable price
Modern trail riding geometry
Nice component spec for the price
Versatile on-trail performance
A little heavy
Underpowered brakes
A little sluggish on the climbs due to weight
Nov 2021 · Alex Evans
Highly-capable and upgradable chassis that inspires confidence on the descents
Highly capable on the downhills, thanks to spot-on geometry
Great suspension and shock tune with plenty of support and pop
Good mix of drivetrain components
Lack of a dropper post is frustrating
Tyres need upgrading to unlock more performance
In the longer term, I’d replace the flexy fork, too
May 2021 · Sarah Moore
The Rift Zone is more aggressive than an XC bike, but its roots are cross-country.
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
| 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 Color: Grey / Black/blue |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver 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, M8x25mm Hardware Top and Bottom Travel: 125mm |
| Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Headset | FSA No 57E, Semi-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 | Marin Alloy, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Marin MTN, Closed End |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore SGS, Shadow Plus, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R |
| Cassette | SunRace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black |
| Chain | KMC X-11 Silver and Black |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT201 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
| Front Hub | Shimano HF-MT400B, 110x15mm, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano HB-MT200B, 141 QR, Centerlock, Standard Freehub Body |
| Tires | Vee Tire Crown Gem 29x2.35", Dual Control Compound, Tubeless Ready |
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