Marin RIFT ZONE 29" 2 Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ 2 Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ 2 Review

Price: 2529 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 130 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • 5 years warranty
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Marin RIFT ZONE 29" 2 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 3000 €) .

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 2529 €.

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 Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper RockShox Deluxe Select RT, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-M6100-R
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SGS
  • Crank FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing
  • Cassette SunRace 12-speed, 11-51
  • Chain KMC X-12 Silver and Black
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT200 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible
  • Front Hub Shimano HF-MT410B, 110x15mm, Centerlock
  • Rear Hub Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H
  • Tires Front Vee Tire Flow Snap 29x2.35", Tackee Compound, Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Rear Vee Tire Flow Snap 29x2.35", Tackee Compound, Tubeless Ready
  • Saddle Marin Speed Concept
  • Seat Post TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x 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″ 2

Ludwig Döhl 2023 Marin launches the RIFT ZONE 29 2 for the first time also with 29er wheels to enable full riding fun at an attractive price. With its geometry, the All Mountain von Marin is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. If you want to hunt Strava-KOMs uphill, the Marin RIFT ZONE 29 2 is probably not the right bike for you. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 5 years warranty Marin sets the bar high!

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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.