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Rift Zone Carbon 29 2
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$4,379| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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
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.
| 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, 68mm, Threaded Color: Gloss Carbon / Dark Charcoal/hi-Vis Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Performance 34 Float, 130mm Travel, 3-Position Micro Adjust Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, 110x15mm Kabolt Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPX2, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3-Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom Travel: 125mm |
| Bottom Bracket | MEGAEVO BB, 73mm BSA Threaded |
| Headset | FSA No 42/47, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
| Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm |
| Handlebar | Deity Skyline Bar, 787mm Width, 25mm Rise |
| Saddle | Marin Trail Speed Concept Pro |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic with PNW Loam Lever, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Marin Single Clamp Locking |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, 12-Speed, SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX 12-Speed, I-Spec EV |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-51T |
| Chain | KMC X-12 Silver and Black |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Brake 203mm Rotor Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX Hydraulic, I-Spec EV |
| Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Shimano, Microspline 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4”, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible |
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Last updated August 6
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