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    MSRP
    $1,599
    $1,949
    $2,649
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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    4.0
    4.7
    4.9
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Revelation RC
    Shock
    X-FusionRockShox Deluxe R
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreNX, FSASLX, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Marin Rift Zone 1, Marin Rift Zone 2, and Marin Rift Zone 3 are all 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Rift Zone 1 has a rigid seatpost, the Rift Zone 2 has better components, and the Rift Zone 3 has a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rift Zone 1
    Rift Zone 2
    Rift Zone 3
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    Rift Zone 1

    24 mph

    Rift Zone 2

    24 mph

    Rift Zone 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 120mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Seatstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brakes, 141x9mm Boost Closed 9 to 12 Thru Axle System (upgradable to 148x12mm)

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 120mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Seatstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brakes, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 120mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Seatstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brakes, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL 29”, 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Lite, 51mm Offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon RL 29”, 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Revelation RC 29", 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    X-Fusion O2 R, 210x50mm, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 25mm x M8 Hardware

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Deluxe R Debonair, 210x50mm, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 25mm x M8 Hardware

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearings

    Headset

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Marin Speed Concept

    WTB Volt Comp

    Seatpost

    Marin, Two Bolt Alloy

    TranzX Dropper Post, YSP15 w/ 1x Remote, Size S 100mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 120mm Travel

    TranzX Dropper Post, YSP15 w/ 1x Remote, Size S 100mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 120mm Travel

    Pedals

    - - -

    - - -

    - - -

    Grips

    Marin Dual Density

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore Shadow Plus SGS 10-Speed

    SRAM NX 11-Speed

    Shimano RD-M7000, SLX GS, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    - - -

    - - -

    - - -Shift Lever

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy 1x10, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 30T Chainring, 76mm BCD, Boost Spacing

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 30T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    FSA V-Drive, Modular 1x, 30T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore 1x10-Speed

    SRAM NX 1x11-Speed

    Shimano SL-7000R 1x11-Speed

    Cassette

    SunRace 10-Speed, 11-42T

    SunRace 11-Speed, 11-42T

    Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X10

    KMC X11 Extra Light

    KMC X11 Extra Light

    Brakes

    Shimano BR-M315 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Shimano BR-M315 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor

    Shimano Deore M6000 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-M315 Hydraulic

    Shimano BL-315 Hydraulic

    Shimano Deore M6000 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy, 141x9mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Free Hub Body

    Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Tires

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

    Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible

    WTB Trail Boss, 29x2.4", TCS Light/Fast, Tubeless Compatible

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