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Rift Zone 29 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,189| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano 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 celebrated for its unbeatable value, modern geometry, and supportive suspension, making it a standout in the youth mountain bike category. It's praised for its playful yet capable handling, though some note its uphill performance could be improved with better tire choices and brake components.
Unbeatable value
Modern trail riding geometry
Supportive suspension
Playful and capable handling
Good small bump compliance
Slow-rolling nature of the tires makes it sluggish uphill
Underpowered brakes on some models
Front wheel can occasionally go light on ultra-steep climbs
Some models are a bit heavy
Drivetrain rattles a fair bit on some models
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.
BetaIt may be the best gateway drug on the market. First trip is just $2,050, kid.
BetaMarin's new Rift Zone captures the essence of agile handling and an engaging ride and slaps on a price tag that doesn't just appeal to hedge fund managers.
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Dec 2023 · Nelson
Those ready to graduate to their first full suspension or young riders who are paying their own way into the passion of the sport should consider the Rift Zone 29” 2.
Apr 2023
The Marin Rift Zone combines killer geometry with a burly build kit at a low price. How does it ride? Read on for our Marin Rift Zone review.
Fantastic geometry
Playful and fun-loving attitude
High traction rubber
Supportive suspension
Practical and well-featured frame
Heavy for a trail bike
Sticky tyres are very draggy
Bigger riders will want to upgrade the brakes
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 · Alex Evans
Fun, engaging and capable, the Rift Zone delivers high performance without breaking the bank
Great suspension with impressive shock tune
Sorted spec choices
Balanced geometry
Intuitive-feeling ride
A grippier front tyre would be a bonus
Fork needs careful setup
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
May 2021 · Sarah Moore
The Rift Zone is more aggressive than an XC bike, but its roots are cross-country.
| Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12 Boost Spacing2, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Teal / Silver/black |
|---|---|
| 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 | RockShox Deluxe Select R, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, M8x25mm Hardware 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 | TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, 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 Deore, 12-Speed, SGS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-6100IR |
| Cassette | Shimano, Deore M6100, 12-Speed, 10-51T |
| Chain | KMC X-12 Silver and Black |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT201 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano HF-MT410B, 110x15mm, Centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano HB-MT410B, 148x12mm, Centerlock, Microspline Freehub Body |
| Tires | Vee Tire Flow Snap 29x2.35", Tackee Compound, Tubeless Ready |
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Last updated August 4
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