Rift Zone 2
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,949Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe R |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
Groupset | NX, FSA |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'4"
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Jan 2021 · Sspomer
Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2020 Marin Rift Zone 2 Bike
Sep 2020 · Alan Muldoon
Geometry and sizing is consistent across the Marin Rift Zone range, so the fit is going to be identical, right down to the stubby 35mm stem.
Good angles and attitude
Spec at odds with travel
Mar 2020
The Marin Rift Zone 2 is a 125mm full suspension trail bike that will please riders and wallets. While it’s heavy for a short-travel mountain bike, and the tyres don't suit its all-rounder intentions, the Rift Zone is a great proposition that's just begging for some choice upgrades. Giant Trance 29 3 review Ragley Blue Pig Race 2020 review Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 - capable trail bikes that won't break the bank Updated for 2020 with revised geometry, 125mm of rear travel (up five millimetres from the previous bike) and the same big 29er wheels, the Rift Zone 2 is bang on trend.
Mar 2020 · Jeremy Benson
Marin is better known for their budget-oriented bikes, but that is likely to change with quality offerings like the Rift Zone Carbon 2. This shorter-travel...
Feb 2020 · David Arthur
Marin's Rift Zone Carbon is another addition to the growing field of short travel bikes with aggressive geometry.
Great handling
Modern geometry
Solid build kit with nice attention to the details
Rear shock needs setup time
Vague Shimano brake bite point
Bit heavy for a short travel bike
Feb 2020 · McCoy
A trail bike with a lively attitude
Nov 2019
The new carbon front-triangle is a premium upgrade to Marin's Rift Zone 29er
Great build
Dialed geometry
Less refined suspension than its competition
Nov 2019
We're always a little cautious about carbon bikes that hover around the $4,000 mark. They often kinda seem like they're just an invitation to spend more
Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 120mm Travel MultiTrac Suspension Platform, Seatstay Mounted Post Mount Disc Brakes, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle |
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Fork | RockShox Recon RL 29”, 120mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, Alloy Tapered Steerer, Solo Air Spring, 110x15mm Boost Spacing, Maxle Stealth, 51mm Offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe R Debonair, 210x50mm, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 25mm x M8 Hardware Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | External Sealed Cartridge Bearings |
Headset | FSA No 57E, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2” |
Stem | Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 45mm |
Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 4º Up, 9º Back |
Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
Seatpost | TranzX Dropper Post, YSP15 w/ 1x Remote, Size S 100mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 120mm Travel Type: Dropper |
Pedals | - - - |
Grips | Marin Single Clamp Locking |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX 11-Speed |
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Front Derailleur | - - - |
Crank | FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 30T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing |
Shifters | SRAM NX 1x11-Speed |
Cassette | SunRace 11-Speed, 11-42T |
Chain | KMC X11 Extra Light |
Brakes | Shimano BR-M315 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock Rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano BL-315 Hydraulic |
Rims | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible |
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Spokes | 14g Black Stainless Steel |
Front Hub | Formula, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Rear Hub | Formula, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H |
Tires | Vee Tire, Crown Gem 29x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Folding Bead, Tubeless Compatible |
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