Feel the Rifty Love! Our take on the ultimate do-it-all trail bike, the Marin Rift Zone is made to party, whatever your jam might be. Your ideal partner for everything from all-day epics, to local shred laps to big mountain adventures, the Rifty is Made For Fun.

The Rift Zone 29 brings together trail-taming 29" wheels, 130mm of rear travel, a lightweight aluminum frame and our super-plush MultiTrac suspension platform for endless good times on the trails.

The Marin Rift Zone 29 1 is your gateway to the Rifty family, made to push the limits of your riding but not your bank balance. It's built with super reliable X-Fusion suspension, grippy Vee Crown Gem tires, plenty of Shimano and a hand-picked selection of our favorite Marin components.

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Specifications

• FRAME

  Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 141 Boost Spacing (upgradable to 148x12), 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs

• FORK

  X-Fusion Slide (29") or Sweep (27.5") Boost RC, 140mm Travel, Compression and Rebound Adjustment, 44mm Offset

• SHOCK

  X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware Top and Bottom

• RIMS

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

• HUB REAR

  Shimano HB-MT200B, 141 QR, Centerlock, Standard Freehub Body

• HUB FRONT

  Shimano HF-MT400B, 110x15mm, Centerlock

• SPOKES

  14g Black Stainless Steel

• TIRES

  Vee Tire Co. Snap WCE 2.35", Top 40 Compound, GXE Core, 90 TPI, Tubeless Compatible

• DERAILLEUR REAR

  Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SGS

• DERAILLEUR FRONT

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• SHIFT LEVER

  Shimano Deore, 11-Speed, SL-5100R

• CRANKSET

  Marin Forged Alloy, Integrated Steel 32T Narrow Wide Chainring, Boost Spacing

• BOTTOM BRACKET

  External Sealed Cartridge Bearing

• CHAIN

  KMC X-11 Silver and Black

• CASSETTE

  Sunrace, 11-Speed, 11-51T, ED Black

• BRAKES FRONT

  Tektro HD-M280 Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor

• BRAKES REAR

  Tektro HD-M280 Hydraulic, 180mm Rotor

• BRAKE LEVERS

  Tektro HD-M280

• HANDLEBAR

  Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back

• STEM

  Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm

• GRIPS

  Marin MTN, Closed End

• HEADSET

  FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

• SEATPOST

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

• SADDLE

  Marin Speed Concept

• Pedals

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• EXTRAS

  Closed 9-12 Thru-Axle Bolt On System

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

Geometry

All lengths in millimeters

Technology

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 SET UP

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 SET UP

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.

X-Fusion O2 Pro R