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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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$2,299| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Marin Rift Zone is celebrated for its playful and fun-loving attitude, with a design that punches above its travel bracket, offering a confident and planted feel on descents. Its geometry and suspension setup are frequently praised for providing a supple and smooth ride, though some note it can feel heavy and sluggish, especially on climbs. The bike's aggressive character and solid frame make it a standout for riders looking for a capable trail bike that excels in technical terrain.
Playful and fun-loving attitude
Supple and smooth rear suspension
Confident and planted feel on descents
Solid frame that withstands aggressive riding
Good components with no immediate upgrades needed
Heavy for a trail bike
Active suspension feel biases towards descending
Not the best climber
Tyres can rob some speed on the climbs
The Marin Rift Zone XR 27.5 is claimed to be Marin’s most fun trail bike.
BikeRadarIndeed it does well to bolster Marin’s reputation for being a brand with its finger on the pulse when it comes to building aggressive bikes for less cash than the competition.
Flow Mountain Bikethe Rift Zone is a bike that exceeds its' numbers when it comes to downhill capability and performancePinkbike
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Aug 2024
Is this the best affordable mountain bike?
May 2024 · Travis Reill
Perhaps the best all-around budget bike, the Rift Zone 2 climbed well while being a stable yet agile descender. Check out the full review.
Mar 2024 · Jeff Barber
The Marin Rift Zone XR is an aluminum trail bike with a quality build that includes a SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain.
Great parts spec for the money
Frame finish is hotness
Tough and dependable frame
Heavy
Not very playful
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.
Jun 2023 · Tom Marvin
A super-fun ride that benefits from sharp reactions and a playful attitude
Well-designed frame with thoughtful features
Excellent rear suspension
Decent fork
Brakes lack bite
Not the best climber
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.
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.
| Frame | All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Gloss Grey / Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select RT, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware Travel: 130mm |
| 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, YSP18JL, 1x Remote, Size S 150mm Travel, All Other Sizes 170mm Travel, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | Marin Grizzly Lock On |
| 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-M6100-R |
| Cassette | SunRace 12-speed, 11-51 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 Silver and Black |
| Brakes | Shimano MT-200 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor Type: Shimano Alivio Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HDM-535 |
| Rims | Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
| Tires | Vee Tire Co. Flow Snap 29x2.35", Tackee Compound, Tubeless Ready |
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Last updated September 16
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