Compare: 2020 Marin Rift Zone 1 vs Rift Zone 2 vs Rift Zone 3 vs Rift Zone Carbon 1 vs Rift Zone Carbon 2

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Rift Zone 12020 Marin	Rift Zone 22020 Marin	Rift Zone 32020 Marin	Rift Zone Carbon 12020 Marin	Rift Zone Carbon 22020 Marin

MSRP	$1,599	$1,949	$2,599	$3,399	$3,999
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail	Trail
	4.0	4.8	5.0	5.9	6.5
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	RockShox Recon Silver RL	RockShox Recon Silver RL	Marzocchi Bomber Z2	Marzocchi Bomber Z2	Fox Performance Float 34
Shock	X-Fusion	RockShox Deluxe Select	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPS Performance	Fox Float DPX2 Performance
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore, microSHIFT	SX Eagle	SLX, FSA	SLX, FSA	XT, SLX
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full	Full	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm	130mm
Rear Travel	125mm	125mm	125mm	125mm	125mm
Brand Site	marinbikes.com	marinbikes.com	marinbikes.com	marinbikes.com	marinbikes.com

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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

Rift Zone Carbon 1

Rift Zone Carbon 2

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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)

25 mph

Rift Zone 1

25 mph

Rift Zone 2

25 mph

Rift Zone 3

25 mph

Rift Zone Carbon 1

28 mph

Rift Zone Carbon 2

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Rift Zone 12020 Marin	Rift Zone 22020 Marin	Rift Zone 32020 Marin	Rift Zone Carbon 12020 Marin	Rift Zone Carbon 22020 Marin

Frame	Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded	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, 73mm, Threaded	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, 73mm, Threaded
Fork	RockShox Recon 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	RockShox Recon 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	Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt On Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air	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	X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Deluxe Select R, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 22.2mm x M8 Hardware Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 30mm x M8 Top, 25mm x M8 Bottom Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air	Fox Float DPX2, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 30mm x M8 Top, 25mm x M8 Bottom Travel: 125mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	External Sealed Cartridge Bearings	SRAM Powerspline, 73mm BSA	Mego EXO 73mm BSA	Mego EXO 73mm BSA	BB392 EVO, 73mm BSA Threaded
Headset	FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”	FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”	FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”	FSA No 42/47, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”	FSA No 42/47, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
Stem	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm	Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
Handlebar	Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back	Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back	Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back	Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm rise, 5º Up, 9º Back	Deity Skyline Bar, 787mm Width, 25mm Rise
Saddle	Marin Speed Concept	Marin Speed Concept	Marin Speed Concept	Marin Speed Concept	Marin Trail Speed Concept Pro
Seatpost	Marin Alloy, 30.9mm	TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm	X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm	X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel	X-Fusion Manic with PNW Loam Lever, I-Spec EV, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel
Pedals	Not Included.	Not Included.	Not Included.	Not Included.	Not Included.
Grips	Marin Dual Density	Marin Single Clamp Locking	Marin Single Clamp Locking	Marin Single Clamp Locking	Marin Single Clamp Locking

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore Shadow Plus	SRAM SX 12-Speed Long Cage	Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed	Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed	Shimano XT 12-Speed, SGS
Crank	Marin Forged Alloy 1x11, Hollow Spindle, Steel Narrow-Wide 32T Chainring, 76mm BCD	SRAM SX Eagle, 32T Direct Mount Narrow Wide Steel Chainring	FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing	FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing	FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing
Shifters	Micro Shift, SLM895, 11 speed	SRAM SX 12-Speed	Shimano SLX, 12 Speed, SL-7100R	Shimano SLX, 12 Speed, SL-7100R	Shimano SLX 12-Speed, I-Spec EV
Cassette	SunRace 11-Speed, 11-46T	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50T	SunRace, 12 Speed, 11-50T, ED Black	SunRace, 12 Speed, 11-50T, ED Black	Shimano SLX M7100 Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-51T
Chain	KMC X11	SRAM SX Eagle	KMC X-12 Silver & Black	KMC X-12 Silver & Black	KMC X-12 Silver & Black
Brakes	Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor	Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor	Shimano MT420, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor	Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor	Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc, 203mm rotor
Brake Levers	Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc	Shimano BR-MT201 Hydraulic Disc	Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Lever	Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Lever	Shimano SLX Hydraulic, I-Spec EV

Wheels

Rims	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible	Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible	Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Spokes	14g Black Stainless Steel	14g Black Stainless Steel	14g Black Stainless Steel	14g Black Stainless Steel	14g Black Stainless Steel
Front Hub	Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H	Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H	Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H	Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H	Shimano, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Rear Hub	Forged Alloy, 141x9mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body	Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Feehub Body	Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body	Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body	Shimano, Microspline 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Tires	Vee Tire Crown Gem 29x2.3", MPC Compound, Wire Bead	Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible	Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4WT, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible	Front: Maxxis Minion DHF 29x2.5WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4WT, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Tubeless Compatible

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