Marin Rift Zone 29 3 Review

Marin Rift Zone 29 3 Review

Marin Rift Zone 29 3 Review

Price: 2955 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Travel Rear: 125 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • superb frame
  • 5 years warranty
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 3 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailbike 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 2955 €.

Geometry

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

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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-
S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
29
29
29
29
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Stack
-
-
603
607
612
616
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Reach
-
-
430
455
480
505
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Top Tube Length
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-
580
606
633
659
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Seat Tube Length
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-
390
400
425
430
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
76
76
76
76
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Head Tube Length
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-
100
105
110
115
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Head Tube Angle
-
-
65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
34
34
34
34
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
344
344
344
344
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Chainstay Length
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-
425
425
425
425
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Wheelbase
-
-
1159
1186
1213
1240
-
Standover Height
-
-
692
697
718
722
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Specification
  • Frame Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 125mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-6100IR
  • Front Derailleur -
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 12-Speed
  • Crank FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing
  • Cassette SunRace, 12-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black
  • Chain KMC X-12 Silver and Black
  • Brake Set Shimano MT4100 Hydraulic Lever, I-Spec EV Compatible
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
  • Front Hub Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 32H
  • Rear Hub Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 32H, Standard Freehub Body
  • Tires Front Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, Tubeless Compatible
  • Tires Rear Vee Tire Co, Flow Snap, 29x2.35, Tackee Compound, 72 TPI, 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 3

Ludwig Döhl Inexpensive fullys have become rare, but with the Rift Zone 29 3 , the guys from Marin deliver an adequate candidate in the lower price segment. The handling of this bike remains balanced thanks to a moderate geometry. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. The guarantee of 5 years proves that Marin is behind 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.