RRP • £1655.00

ALL AROUND TRAIL ENJOYMENT

HAVING FUN

The Rift Zone 27.5 is our most playful trail bike, made for the rider that catches a bit of air off of every root in the trail, is always looking for an alternate line, and ends every ride with a smile. This is an all-around suspension bike with trail performance far out stretching the asking price.

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Size RIDER HEIGHT RANGE In Stock Qty
XS
5'1''----5'4''
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S
5'4''----5'7''
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M
5'7''----5'10''
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L
5'10''----6'1''
XL
6'1''----6'5''

Specifications

  • Frame

    All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 27.5” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

  • Front Suspension

    X-Fusion Sweep Boost RC, 27.5", 140mm Travel, Compresion and Rebound Adjustment, 110x15mm Thru Axle, 44mm Offset

  • Rear Suspension

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

  • Rims

    Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible

  • Hub, Rear

    Shimano HB-MT200B, 141 QR, Centerlock, Standard Freehub Body

  • Hub, Front

    Shimano HF-MT400B, 110x15mm, Centerlock

  • Spoke, Nipples

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Vee Tire Crown Gem 27.5x2.3", Dual Control Compound, Tubeless Ready

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano Deore, 11 Speed, SGS

  • Derailleur, Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R

  • Crankset

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

  • Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

  • Chain

    KMC X-11 Silver and Black

  • Cassette

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

  • Brake, Front

    Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    Shimano BL-MT201

  • Handlebar

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

  • Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

  • Grips

    Marin MTN, Closed End

  • Headset

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

  • Seatpost

    Marin Alloy, 30.9mm

  • Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

  • Pedals

    -

  • Extras

    Closed 9-12 Thru-Axle QR System

Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

Rift Zone 27.5" 1 geometry diagram
XS S M L XL
Stack 569.1 600.7 605.2 609.8 614.3
Reach 415 430 450 470 500
Headtube Angle 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5°
Headtube Length 115 120 125 130 135
Seattube Angle 77° 77° 77° 77° 77°
Seattube Length 330 390 400 425 430
Toptube Effective 552.6 568.7 589.7 610.8 641.8
BB Height 339 339 339 339 339
BB Drop 20 20 20 20 20
Chainstay 430 430 430 430 430
Wheelbase 1147.8 1164.8 1186.9 1208.9 1241
Standover Height 661.7 677.8 687.8 682.3 687.8
Fork Offset 44 44 44 44 44
Seatpost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 35 35 35 35 35
Crank Length 170 170 170 170 170

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

Profile image of the Rift Zone 27.5 3 on a gravel driveway

SERIES 3 ALUMINUM FRAME + 27.5” WHEELS

The Rift Zone 27.5 has a Series 3 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with 120mm travel MultiTrac suspension technology and playful 27.5” wheels. 27.5” wheels fit most riders better and create a lightweight and responsive bike, the most playful trail bike in the line.

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Detail image of the Rift Zone 27.5 upper suspension links

MULTITRAC SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY

MultiTrac is an acclaimed suspension system, fine-tuned to have a balanced ride capable of absorbing big hits with an efficient pedaling platform. The rocker link provides a progressive leverage ratio for the rear shock for small bump sensitivity and the feeling of a long travel system on large drops and rocks.

Marin Rift Zone 27.5" head tube.

MODERN TRAIL GEO AND 27.5” WHEELS

Trail geometry with short chainstays, low bottom bracket, long top tube, and a slack head angle combined with lightweight and responsive 27.5” wheels make for a playful and quick handling bike.

Detail image of the Rift Zone 27.5 dropper post routing from the downtube to the seattube

INTERNAL ROUTING

Rift Zone 27.5 models are compatible with internally routed dropper posts, with internal rear derailleur routing for a clean look and snag free ride.

Detail image of the rear dropout as used on the Rift Zone 27.5 2 and Rift Zone 27.5 3 models, with 148 x 12mm spacing

148X12MM THRU-AXLE

Boost front spacing is paired with a 148x12mm Boost rear thru-axle on the Rift Zone 27.5 3 and Rift Zone 27.5 2 for frame and wheel strength, and future wheel upgrade compatibility.

Detail image of the Rift Zone 27.5 1 rear dropout, with the upgradeable 141x9mm axle

CLOSED 9-12 AXLE

The Rift Zone 27.5 1 is spec’d with a 141x9mm axle that is upgradable to a Boost 148x12mm standard, allowing for more options if you decide to take your bike to the next level.

Rift Zone SRAM UDH detail.

NEW CHAINSTAY/SEATSTAY PROTECTORS & UDH ON ALLOY MODELS

2023 Rift Zone Alloy models have enhanced chainstay and seat stay protectors for a quiet ride, and utilize SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) to help future-proof the frame.

Suspension Setup

REAR SHOCK SET UP

Recommended Sag = 30%/15mm

Step 1: Set correct pressure in rear shock.

Step 2: Sit on the bike and cycle the suspension (*with correct riding gear).

Step 3: Reset O-ring and sit on the bike, DO NOT BOUNCE, carefully step off.

Step 4: Measure sag (from o-ring to seal of shock), If it does not match the bike’s recommended sag in millimeters repeat process.

Step 5: Adjust rebound setting to ensure proper control.

FORK SET UP

Marin recommends that all bikes front and rear suspension feel balanced

Step 1: After rear sag is set follow the recommended pressure from the fork manufacture.

Step 2: Bounce evenly up and down on the bike, cycling the suspension up and down to make sure both front and rear suspension feel balanced, if the front does not match the rear add or release pressure.

Step 3: Once the bike feels balanced adjust the rebound damping to ensure proper control.

X-Fusion O2 Pro R

Rider weight and shock setup
LBS KG PSI
120 54 118
130 59 128
140 64 138
150 68 150
160 73 163
170 77 175
180 82 187.5
190 86 200
200 91 213
210 95 225
220 100 238
230 104 251
240 109 265
250 113 279
260 118 294
270 122 -