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    Rift Zone 82017 Marin
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
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    $1

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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    6.5
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		RockShox Pike RC
    		RockShox Monarch RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc
    		XT
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 11
    Brand Site

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    		The Marin Rift Zone 8 is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Rift Zone 8
    Other Crosscountry 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 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Rift Zone 82017 Marin
    Frame

    Carbon Front Triangle w/ Alloy Swingarm, 29” Wheels, 110mm Travel IsoTrac Suspension Platform, Chainstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brakes, 142x12mm Thru-Axle

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox Pike RC 29

    Shock

    RockShox Monarch RL, 165x38mm, Rebound and Two-Position Compression Adjustment

    Travel: 110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano Hollowtech II

    Headset

    FSA Orbit, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8

    Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Handlebar

    Marin Mini-Riser, 10mm Rise, 740mm Width

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race

    Seatpost

    KS LEV Integra Dropper Post, Southpaw Remote

    Type: Dropper

    Pedals

    -

    Grips

    Marin Locking

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano RD-M8000 Deore XT SGS Shadow Plus

    Front Derailleur

    Marin Bear Claw Bottle Opener

    Crank

    Shimano Deore XT Hollowtech II, 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore XT 1x11-Speed, I-Spec II

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore XT 11-Speed, 11-46T

    Chain

    KMC X11L

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor

    Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore XT Hydraulic, I-Spec II

    Wheels
    Rims

    Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3, 29mm Inner, Welded Joint, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

    Front Hub

    Formula, 100x15mm, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Formula, 142x12mm, Alloy Axle, Quad Cartridge Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H

    Tires

    F: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 29

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