Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,699
    $2,299
    $1,899$1,999
    Where to Buy
    $1,447

    15% off At Biloxi Bicycle Works

    $1,799

    At Jenson USA

    $1

    At

    $1,899

    5% off At Norco

    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    Weight
    33.3 lbs
    4.1
    4.8
    4.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    X-Fusion SLIDERockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Recon Silver RL
    Shock
    X-FusionRockShox Deluxe Select+X-Fusion
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreSX EagleDeore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 121 × 11
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm140mm140mm
    Rear Travel
    130mm-130mm
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    canyon.com

    norco.com

    Summary
    The Marin Rift Zone 29" 1, Canyon Neuron 5, and Norco Fluid FS A4 are all aluminum frame full suspension trail bikes. The Rift Zone 29" 1 has a rigid seatpost, a better fork, and higher gearing; while the Neuron 5 has 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum wheels and better components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rift Zone 29" 1
    Fluid FS A4
    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)

    25 mph

    Rift Zone 29" 1

    24 mph

    Neuron 5

    24 mph

    Fluid FS A4

    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

    All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Charcoal / Black/silver; Gloss Orange / Blue/silver

    Canyon Neuron, Rugged full-suspension aluminium MTB frame with a perfectly balanced geometry for a confidence inspiring ride., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Charcoal / Black/silver; Gloss Orange / Blue/silver

    6061 Alloy, 130mm Travel, UDH, Hangerless Interface Compatible, Ride Aligned™

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Charcoal / Black/silver; Gloss Orange / Blue/silver

    Fork

    X-Fusion Slide Boost RC, 29", 140mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 44mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 32 mm, Travel: 140 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Weight: 5.51 lbs

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver RL, 140mm Travel , 42mm Offset

    Travel140mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware Top and Bottom

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Rock Shox Deluxe Select +, Weight: 0.83 lbs

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    X-Fusion 02 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x50mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

    SRAM DUB BSA, Bottom bracket standard: BSA 73, Weight: 0.19 lbs

    FSA MegaExo, BSA Threaded

    Headset

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

    Sealed Bearing, Tapered

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

    Iridium Stem, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8"

    6061 Alloy, 40mm Length, 35mm Clamp

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

    Iridium Flatbar, Material: Aluminium, Rise: 5mm, Width for S and XS frames: 740 mm

    e*thirteen, 800mm, 20mm Rise

    Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

    Selle Italia X3, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.65 lbs

    Norco Trail

    Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 30.9mm

    Iridium Dropper, Clamp diameter: 30,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    SDG Tellis Dropper, 34.9mm, 150mm (S), 170mm (M, L), 200mm (XL, XXL)

    Pedals

    -

    None included

    VP Nylon Flat

    Grips

    Marin MTN, Closed End

    Canyon Lock-On

    WTB Waffle, Lock-On

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SGS

    SRAM SX Eagle, Weight: 0.90 lbs

    Shimano Deore RD-M5100

    Front Derailleur

    -

    Crank

    Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing

    SRAM SX Eagle, Number of chainrings: 1

    FSA Comet 1X DM, 30T, 170mm (S), 175mm (M - XXL)

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R

    SRAM SX Eagle, Weight: 0.29 lbs

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

    SRAM PG-1230 Eagle 11-50 12s, Number of sprockets: 12

    SunRace CSMS8, 11/51T, 11 Speed

    Chain

    KMC X-11 Silver and Black

    SRAM SX Eagle

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Tektro HDM-280 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

    SRAM Level T

    Front: Tektro HD-M535, 4 Piston, Organic Pads, Rear: Tektro HD-M535, 4 Piston, Organic Pads

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDM-280

    Tektro HD-M535

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Iridium 30, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Inner width: 30 mm | Iridium 30, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Inner width: 30 mm

    Stan's Flow D, 29", 32H

    Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

    Front Hub

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 15x110mm Boost, 6 Bolt

    Rear Hub

    Forged Alloy, 141QR, Disc, 32H, HG Freehub Body

    Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x148mm Boost, HG, 6 Bolt

    Tires

    Vee Tire Co. Crown Gem 29x2.35", Dual Control Compound, Tubeless Ready

    Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29x2.4 black skin, Width: 2.4" | Schwalbe Wicked Will 29"x2.4", Width: 2.4"

    Front: Goodyear Newton 2.4", Folding, Rear: Goodyear Escape 2.35", Folding

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline Rounded, Size: 180 mm, Weight: 0.43 lbs

    Tektro TR180-22, 180mm

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