Marin Rift Zone

14 reasons to buy

• The Marin Rift Zone is an affordable trail bike that can take on cross-country and enduro terrain.
• Experts found the bike to be precise and accurate when cornering at speed.
• The X Fusion Manic dropper post worked well. Test riders described it as smooth and flawless.
• The Rift Zone’s high bottom bracket allows plenty of clearance for its 175mm cranks.
• Marin uses an easy-to-maintain, threaded bottom bracket on the Rift Zone.
• The geometry of the bike allows riders to easily shift their weight for a balanced ride.
• Short chainstays and wide handlebars provide riders with control through tight and twisty trails.
• Marin utilizes a PNW Loam dropper lever on the bike. Test riders were impressed by this upgrade, as the lever has a wide and easy to use paddle.
• The Rift Zone's 76° seat tube angle places riders in a position that's ideal for generating power.
• The bike has integrated downtube and chainstay protection.
• Experts were pleased to find that brake levers are adjustable without a tool.
• There is room for a water bottle on the Marin Rift Zone.
• The Rift Zone is compatible with a coil shock.
• With short chainstays, riders found it easy to manual on the bike.