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RRP • £2555.00

FAST PACED, EPIC RIDES

PUSHING THE ENVELOPE UP AND DOWN THE TRAIL

CHASING PERSONAL RECORDS

The Rift Zone is our most speed oriented MultiTrac bike, created for the rider looking for the speed and roll over capabilities of 29” wheels in a trail capable package. Long, low, and slack trail geometry is more aggressive than an XC race bike for more control at top speed, and more fun while chasing seconds.

Key upgrades from Rift Zone 29 2:

  • Marzocchi Bomber/Fox Float DPS suspension
  • Shimano SLX drivetrain
  • Shimano M420 4-piston brakes
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Size RIDER HEIGHT RANGE In Stock Qty
S
5'3''----5'6''
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M
5'6''----5'10''
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L
5'10''----6'2''
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XL
6'2''----6'5''
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Frame

Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

Front Suspension

Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt On Axle, 44mm Offset

Rear Suspension

Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, 25mm x M8 Hardware Top and Bottom

Rim

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

Hub Rear

Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body

Hub Front

Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H

Spokes

14g Black Stainless Steel

Tires

Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

Derailleur Rear

Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed

Shift Lever

Shimano SLX, 12 Speed, SL-7100R

Crankset

FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing

Bottom Bracket

Mego EXO 73mm BSA

Chain

KMC X-12 Silver & Black

Cassette

SunRace, 12 Speed, 11-50T, ED Black

Brakes Front

Shimano MT420, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor

Brakes Rear

Shimano MT420, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 180mm Rotor

Brake Levers

Shimano MT401 Hydraulic Lever

Handlebar

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

Stem

Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

Grips

Marin Single Clamp Locking

Headset

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

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M & L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm

Saddle

Marin Speed Concept

Pedals

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Extras

Bolt-on Thru-Axle

Geometry

Rift Zone 29 3 geometry diagram
S M L XL
Stack 602.6 607.15 611.7 616.25
Reach 430 455 480 505
Headtube Angle 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5°
Headtube Length 100 105 110 115
Seattube Angle 76° 76° 76° 76°
Seattube Length 390 400 425 430
Toptube Effective 580.24 606.36 632.51 658.6
BB Height 344 344 344 344
BB Drop 34 34 34 34
Chainstay 425 425 425 425
Wheelbase 1158.92 1186 1213 1240.1
Standover Height 691.84 697.1 717.83 721.97
Fork Offset 44 44 44 44
Seatpost Diameter 30.9 30.9 30.9 30.9
Handlebar Width 780 780 780 780
Stem Length 35 35 35 35
Crank Length 170 175 175 175

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

Profile image of the Rift Zone Carbon 2 in the forest

UNIDIRECTIONAL CARBON FIBER FRAME

The Rift Zone Carbon 1 and 2 models feature high modulus carbon fiber and monocoque construction to deliver the lightest, most capable, Rift Zone that Marin has ever made.

Profile image of the Rift Zone 3 on a trail

SERIES 3 ALUMINUM FRAME

Rift Zone 1, 2, and 3 models feature Series 3 aluminum frames, with detailed forgings, highly manipulated tubes, and full internal cable routing, giving the rider a high feature and high-performing upgrade-worthy platform.

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Front 3/4 image of the Rift Zone 3 front triangle

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 Carbon 2 head tube.

MODERN GEO FOR THE MODERN TRAIL SLAYER

Using the most from modern features, Rift Zone 29 models utilize short fork offsets and slack head tube angles to ensure that the bike handles perfectly from a seated or standing position, and travels effortlessly up and down the mountain.

Detail image showing the dropper post cable routing, from the downtube to the seatube

INTERNAL ROUTING

Both carbon and alloy frames sport full internal cable routing in the front triangle with Marin”s all-new internal cable routing grommets, providing a clean and rattle free cable set up.

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.

Fox Float DPS

Rider weight and air pressure
LBS KG PSI
120 54 125
130 59 132
140 64 140
150 68 150
160 73 160
170 77 170
180 82 180
190 86 192
200 91 210
210 95 220
220 100 230
230 104 250
240 109 260
250 113 280
260 118 300
270 122 310