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Rift Zone 29" Carbon 2

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  • Price: $4,299.00 (USD)*
  • Suspension: Fox Performance 34 Float / Fox Float with Reservoir
  • Wheel Size: 29"
  • Frame: Carbon Fiber
  • 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.

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.

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Specifications

  • Frame

    Unidirectional Carbon Fiber Front Triangle, Series 4 Alloy Rear End, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

  • Front Suspension

    Fox 34 Performance Float, 130mm Travel, 3-Position Micro Adjust Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, 110x15mm Kabolt Axle, 44mm Offset

  • Rear Suspension

    Fox Float X, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, Climb Switch, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom

  • Rims

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

  • Hub, Rear

    Forged Alloy, 148x12mm,Disc, 32H, MS Freehub Body

  • Hub, Front

    Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H

  • Spoke, Nipples

    14g Black Stainless Steel

  • Tires

    Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.5”, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible

  • Derailleur, Rear

    Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SGS

  • Derailleur, Front

    -

  • Shift Lever

    Shimano SLX 12-Speed, I-Spec EV

  • Crankset

    FSA Gradient, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, MegaExo Spindle, Boost Spacing

  • Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo BB, 73mm BSA Threaded

  • Chain

    KMC X-12 Silver and Black

  • Cassette

    SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

  • Brake, Front

    TRP DH-R EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 203mm Rotor

  • Brake, Rear

    TRP DH-R EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor

  • Brake Levers

    TRP DH-R EVO

  • Handlebar

    Marin Trail, 35mm Clamp, 7000 Alloy Bar, 800mm Length, 20mm Rise, 5 Degree Up, 8 Degree Back

  • Stem

    Marin CNC, 35mm Length, 35mm Bar Bore

  • Grips

    Marin Single Clamp Locking

  • Headset

    FSA No 42/47, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

  • Seatpost

    X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 170mm Travel, 30.9mm

  • Saddle

    Marin Trail Speed Concept Pro

  • Pedals

    -

  • Extras

    Bolt-On Thru-Axle

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

Geometry

Rift Zone 29" Carbon 2 geometry diagram
S M L XL
Stack 602.6 607.15 611.7 616.25
Reach 430 455 480 515
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 580.24 606.36 632.51 668.65
BB Height 344 344 344 344
BB Drop 34 34 34 34
Chainstay 425 425 425 425
Wheelbase 1158.92 1186 1213 1252
Standover Height 643 650 659 662
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

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.

Fox Float with Reservoir

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

Reviews

The Rift Zone Carbon 2 is a solid daily driver, especially if you’re trying to stretch dollars. Marin chose parts that get the job done and keep the ride fun without drifting into dentist-bike territory. The build isn’t fussy or high-maintenance, but durable and ready to work. It manages to be both practical and fun at the same time. The down-country style takes the best elements from XC race bikes and big travel all-mountain bikes in a way that fits the way (and the places) many of us ride most of the time.

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