2024 Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5" XR
MarinALL AROUND TRAIL ENJOYMENT
HAVING FUN
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 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.
XR means Extra Rad. The Marin Rift Zone XR is our hard-charging special edition, made for riders that want the raddest, baddest Rifty in the range. Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork, Fox Float X shock, Maxxis Assegai tires, X-Fusion Manic dropper, loads of Shimano, loads of Marin fine details.
Key upgrades from Rift Zone 27.5 2:
- Marzocchi Bomber Z1/Fox Float X suspension
- Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain
- Shimano M420 4-piston brakes w/203mm (F) & 180mm (R) rotors
- Maxxis Assegai 2.5" 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
120 | 54 | 140 |
130 | 59 | 145 |
140 | 64 | 150 |
150 | 68 | 155 |
160 | 73 | 166 |
170 | 77 | 177 |
180 | 82 | 190 |
190 | 86 | 201 |
200 | 91 | 212 |
210 | 95 | 224 |
220 | 100 | 237 |
230 | 104 | 250 |
240 | 109 | 263 |
250 | 113 | 277 |
260 | 118 | 292 |
270 | 122 | 307 |
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 Z1 27.5", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 37mm Offset
- REAR SUSPENSION:
- Fox Float X, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, Climb Switch, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom
- RIMS:
- Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible
- HUB, REAR:
- Forged Alloy, 148x12mm, Disc, 32H, MS Freehub Body
- HUB, FRONT:
- Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, Disc, 32H
- SPOKE, NIPPLES:
- 14g Black Stainless Steel
- TIRES:
- Maxxis Assegai, 27.5x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
- DERAILLEUR, REAR:
- Shimano XT, 12-Speed, SGS
- SHIFT LEVER:
- Shimano SLX, 12-Speed, SL-7100R
- CRANKSET:
- FSA Grid, 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, 11-51T, ED Black
- BRAKE, FRONT:
- Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Metallic Pads, 203mm Rotor
- BRAKE, REAR:
- Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Metallic Pads, 180mm Rotor
- BRAKE LEVERS:
- Shimano MT4100
- 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 57, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”
- SEATPOST:
- TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 150mm Travel, Size M and L 170mm Travel, Size XL 200mm Travel, 30.9mm
- SADDLE:
- Marin Speed Concept
- EXTRAS:
- Bolt-On Thru-Axle