Marin RIFT ZONE 29" CARBON 1 Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ CARBON 1 Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ CARBON 1 Review

Price: 3999 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon / Alu
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 125 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • 5 years warranty
  • competitors ride better in the downhills
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" CARBON 1 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 3999 €.

Geometry

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

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Specification
  • 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
  • Frame Material Carbon / Alu
  • Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 130mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float DPS, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, 3 Position Compression Adjustment, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x50mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-7100R
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SGS
  • Crank New FSA GRID, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Mego EXO Spindle, Boost Spacing
  • Cassette Shimano, Deore M6100, 12-Speed, 10-51T
  • 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, Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body
  • Tires Front Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.5”, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
  • Tires Rear Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO, Tubeless Compatible Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29x2.5”, 3C 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 170mm 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 42/47, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

Expirience with the Marin RIFT ZONE 29″ CARBON 1

Ludwig Döhl 2023 Marin launches the RIFT ZONE 29 CARBON 1 for the first time also with 29er wheels to enable full riding fun at an attractive price. The handling of this bike remains balanced thanks to a moderate geometry. The seating position is sporty. If you love crisp downhill runs, there are other All Mountain around under 4500 Euro that would suit you better. With 5 years warranty, nothing stands in the way of a long-term relationship.

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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.