Marin RIFT ZONE 29" XR Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ XR Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ XR Review

Price: 3499 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 130 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • in this price range, it posesses a higher quality chassis than the competition
  • 5 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
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Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Marin RIFT ZONE 29" XR in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3499 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

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Specification
  • Frame All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z1 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float X, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, Climb Switch, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-7100R
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, 12-Speed, SGS
  • Crank FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing
  • Cassette SunRace 12-speed, 11-51
  • Chain KMC X-12 Silver and Black
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, Metallic Pads, 203mm Rotor
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Rims Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
  • Front Hub Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H
  • Rear Hub Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, Centerlock Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai, 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Assegai, 29x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
  • Saddle Marin Speed Concept
  • Seat Post X-Fusion Manic, 1x Composite Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm
  • Stem Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
  • Handle Bar Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

Expirience with the Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ XR

Ludwig Döhl 2023 Marin launches the RIFT ZONE 29 XR for the first time also with 29er wheels to enable full riding fun at an attractive price. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Marin Fully. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. But the suspension is extremely good for the price of 3499 Euro . The guarantee of 5 years proves that Marin puts a lot of trust in its products.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.