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Marin Updates Rift Zone Lineup
Growing wheel sizes! Fresh colorways! Standard dropper post on the Rifty 1!
Hey! We've given our über-popular Riftys some key updates.
All four models are built upon the same playful Series 3 aluminum MultiTrac frames that debuted two years ago. The critically-acclaimed and best-selling Rift Zones feature 150mm (both RZ XR models) or 140mm (RZ 2, 1 models) front and 130mm rear travel, coupled with contemporary trail geometry, rattle-free internal cable routing with braze-in guides, SRAM T-type compatibility and tough chainstay and seatstay protection. New additions to the line include the models going to a “growing wheel size” strategy, with extra small (RZ 1 only) and small-sized frames rolling exclusively on 27.5” wheels, while large and extra-large frames utilize 29”. Medium riders have their choice of 27.5” or 29” options, which mirrors what has long been offered in Marin’s sport hardtail collections.
The big news for the Rift Zone 1 is adding a dropper post and 1x remote lever, the first such specification has been standard equipment at this level.
Key features of the four-model Rift Zone lineup
Rift Zone XR AXS
- Series 3 aluminum MultiTrac frame w/130mm rear travel
- RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm fork/Super Deluxe Select+ shock
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM Code Bronze 4-piston brakes w/ 200mm/180mm rotors
Rift Zone XR
- Series 3 aluminum MultiTrac frame w/130mm rear travel
- RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm fork/Super Deluxe Select+ shock
- SRAM GX Eagle Lunar T-Type 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM DB8 Stealth 4-piston brakes w/ 200mm/180mm rotors
Rift Zone 2
- Series 3 aluminum MultiTrac frame w/130mm rear travel
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2 140mm fork/RockShox Super Deluxe Select RT shock
- Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
- Tektro HD-M535 hydraulic disc brakes w/180mm rotors
Rift Zone 1
- Series 3 aluminum MultiTrac frame w/130mm rear travel
- X-Fusion Slide (29”) or Sweep (27.5”) 140mm fork/X-Fusion O2 Pro R shock
- Shimano Deore 11-speed drivetrain
- Tektro HD-M280 hydraulic disc brakes w/180mm rotors
- NEW X-Fusion dropper post w/ 1x remote lever
- Available in two colorways
- Available in XS frame for smaller riders
The updated Rift Zone models will be available in global markets starting in August 2024.
