Rift Zone 29" Carbon 1
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,799Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Full, 125 / 130mm |
Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | SLX, FSA |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'4"
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 · 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.
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
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 | 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 Color: Gloss Red / Carbon |
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Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | MegaExo 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 and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 170mm Travel, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
Pedals | - |
Grips | Marin Grizzly Single Clamp Locking |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SGS |
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Front Derailleur | - |
Crank | New FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, MegaExo Spindle, Boost Spacing |
Shifters | Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-7100R |
Cassette | Shimano, Deore M6100, 12-Speed, 10-51T |
Chain | KMC X-12 Silver and Black |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | TRP Slate Evo |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
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Front Hub | Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.5”, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible |
Last updated April 27