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Rift Zone 2

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RIFTZONE 2

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  • Price: $3,499*
  • Suspension: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29" / RockShox Deluxe Select RT
  • Wheel Size: 29", 27.5"
  • Frame: Aluminum
  • Size Range: S, M, L, XL
  • Manufacturer’s suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges. Please contact your local Marin dealer for a quote.

Feel the Rifty Love! Our take on the ultimate do-it-all trail bike, the Marin Rift Zone is made to party, whatever your jam might be. Your ideal partner for everything from all-day epics, to local shred laps to big mountain adventures, the Rifty is Made For Fun.

The Rift Zone brings together 130mm of rear travel, a lightweight aluminum frame and our super-plush MultiTrac suspension platform for endless good times on the trails. Available with either 27.5" or 29" wheels, depending on frame size, ensuring the perfect balance of playfulness and efficiency.

The Marin Rift Zone 2 is the Rifty everyone wants to ride, with a hand-picked selection of our favorite components. We've chosen a buttery-smooth Marzocchi and RockShox suspension duo, grippy Vee Flow Snap WCE tires, plenty of super-reliable Shimano components and a whole load of our favorite Marin fine details to complete the package.

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Specifications

  • Frame

    Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

  • Front Suspension

    Marzocchi Bomber Z2, Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset

  • Rear Suspension

    RockShox Deluxe Select RT, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware

  • Rims

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

  • Hub, Rear

    Shimano FH-TC500, 148x12mm, Disc, HG Freehub Body

  • Hub, Front

    Shimano HF-TC500, 110x15mm, Centerlock, 32H

  • Spokes

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Vee Tire Co. Snap WCE 2.35", Top 40 Compound, GXE Core, 90 TPI, Tubeless compatible

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SGS

  • Derailleur, Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-M6100-R

  • Crankset

    FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing

  • Bottom Bracket

    External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

  • Chain

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

  • Cassette

    SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T

  • Brake, Front

    Tektro HD-M535 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    Tektro HD-M535 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M535 Hydraulic

  • Handlebar

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

  • Stem

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

  • Grips

    Marin Grizzly Lock On

  • Headset

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

  • Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 150mm Travel, Size M-XL 170mm Travel, 30.9mm

  • Saddle

    Marin Speed Concept

  • Pedals

    -

  • Extras

    Bolt-On Thru-Axle

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

Geometry

Rift Zone 2 geometry diagram
S M (27.5) M (29) L XL
Stack 600.7 605.2 628.2 637.3 641.8
Reach 430 450 460 485 515
Headtube Angle 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5° 65.5°
Headtube Length 120 125 115 125 130
Seattube Angle 77° 77° 77° 77° 77°
Seattube Length 390 400 400 425 430
Toptube Effective 568.7 589.7 605 632.1 663.2
BB Height 339 339 343 343 343
BB Drop 35 35 35 35 35
Chainstay 430 430 430 430 430
Wheelbase 1164.8 1186.9 1205.1 1234.4 1266.3
Standover Height 677.8 687.8 691.2 701.7 700.5
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

Rift Zone XR AXS frame detail.

SERIES 3 ALUMINUMIM FRAME

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

Rift Zone Alloy MultiTrac suspension detail.

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. 130mm rear travel on all Rift Zone models.

Marin Rift Zone headtube detail.

MODERN TRAIL GEOMETRY

Trail geometry with 430mm chainstays, low bottom bracket, long top tube, and a slack 65.5° head angle make for a playful yet confidence-inspiring bike.

Rift Zone alloy lower cable/hose port.

INTERNAL ROUTING

Rift Zone Alloy models sport full internal cable/hose routing in the front triangle, and all-new brazed-in cable ports, providing a clean and rattle free cable set up.

Rift Zone SRAM UDH detail.

CHAINSTAY/SEATSTAY PROTECTORS & UDH ON ALLOY MODELS

Rift Zone 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 as well as allow for T-type drivetrains.

Marin Rift Zone chainstay/seatstay detail.

ENHANCED CHAINSTAY/SEATSTAY PROTECTION

Rift Zone models have prominent chainstay and seat stay protectors for a quiet ride that also protects the paint finish.

Suspension Setup

REAR SHOCK SETUP

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 SETUP

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.

RockShox Deluxe Select RT

Rider weight and shock setup
LBS KG PSI
120 54 103
130 59 118
140 64 133
150 68 150
160 73 167.5
170 77 185
180 82 195
190 86 205
200 91 213
210 95 221
220 100 229
230 104 234
240 109 239
250 113 244
260 118 249
270 122 254

Reviews

Marin has a winner with their latest Rift Zone (2). The geometry and suspension components can handle beginner and expert rider alike...

You don't need a top-of-the-line bike to have a ton of fun