2024 Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5" 2
MarinFeel 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 27.5" brings together super fun and super shreddy 27.5" 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 27.5" 2 is the Rifty everyone wants to ride, with a hand-picked selection of our favorite components. We've chosen a buttery-smooth Marzocchi and RockShox suspension duo, a TransX dropper post, grippy Vee Flow Snap tires, plenty of super-reliable Shimano components and a whole load of our favorite Marin fine details to complete the package.
Key upgrades from Rift Zone 27.5 1:
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork
- RockShox Deluxe Select RT Debonair rear shock
- Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain
- TranzX dropper post
- Vee Tire Flow Snap 2.35" tires
SERIES 3 ALUMINUM FRAME + 27.5" WHEELS
The Rift Zone 27.5 has a Series 3 6061 butted and hydroformed aluminum frame with 130mm travel MultiTrac suspension technology and playful 27.5" wheels. 27.5" wheels fit most riders better and create a lightweight and responsive bike, the most playful trail bike in the line.
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.
MODERN TRAIL GEOMETRY
Trail geometry with 430mm chainstays, low bottom bracket, long top tube, and a slack 65.5° head angle, combined with lightweight and responsive 27.5" wheels make for a playful and quick handling 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.
148X12MM THRU-AXLE
Boost front spacing is paired with a 148x12mm Boost rear thru-axle on the Rift Zone 27.5 XR and Rift Zone 27.5 2 for frame and wheel strength, and future wheel upgrade compatibility.
NEW CHAINSTAY/SEATSTAY PROTECTORS & UDH ON ALLOY MODELS
2023 Rift Zone Alloy 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.
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 manufacturer.
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.
Rider weight and shock setup
LBS | KG | PSI |
---|---|---|
120 | 54 | 103 |
130 | 59 | 118 |
140 | 64 | 133 |
150 | 68 | 150 |
160 | 73 | 167.5 |
170 | 77 | 185 |
180 | 82 | 195 |
190 | 86 | 205 |
200 | 91 | 213 |
210 | 95 | 221 |
220 | 100 | 229 |
230 | 104 | 234 |
240 | 109 | 239 |
250 | 113 | 244 |
260 | 118 | 249 |
270 | 122 | 254 |
Data Sheet
- FRAME:
- All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs
- FRONT SUSPENSION:
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2 27.5", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 44mm Offset
- REAR SUSPENSION:
- RockShox Deluxe Select RT, Debonair Air Sleeve, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm Hardware
- RIMS:
- Marin, Double Wall Alloy, 29mm Inner, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible
- HUB, REAR:
- Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H
- HUB, FRONT:
- Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H
- SPOKE, NIPPLES:
- 14g Black Stainless Steel
- TIRES:
- Vee Tire Co. Flow Snap 27.5x2.35", Tackee Compound, Tubeless Ready
- DERAILLEUR, REAR:
- Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SGS
- SHIFT LEVER:
- Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-M6100-R
- CRANKSET:
- FSA Comet, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing
- BOTTOM BRACKET:
- MegaExo 73mm BSA
- CHAIN:
- KMC X-12 Silver and Black
- CASSETTE:
- SunRace 12-speed, 11-51
- BRAKE, FRONT:
- Tektro HDM-535 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
- BRAKE, REAR:
- Tektro HDM-535 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Rotor
- BRAKE LEVERS:
- Tektro HDM-535
- HANDLEBAR:
- Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
- STEM:
- Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
- GRIPS:
- Marin Grizzly Lock On
- HEADSET:
- FSA No 57E, Semi-Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
- SEATPOST:
- TranzX, YSP18JL, 1x Remote, Size S 150mm Travel, All Other Sizes 170mm Travel, 30.9mm
- SADDLE:
- Marin Speed Concept
- EXTRAS:
- Bolt-On Thru-Axle