Marin Rift Zone
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Marin Rift Zone. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
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.
2 reasons not to buy
- Experts agree that Vee Flow Snap tires are slow and heavy.
- One tester found the Fox DPX2 shock was hard to adjust on the Rift Zone.
Bottom line
With this level of components and an affordable price, the Marin Rift Zone is a great all-around mountain bike for beginners. It provides riders with 125mm of travel in the rear and 130mm of travel up front. The bike excels on descents and climbs sufficiently. It has room for a water bottle and uses integrated chainstay and downtube protection. Test riders' only major complaint about the Rift Zone is that Marin opted to spec it with cumbersome Vee Flow Stop tires.Expert Reviews
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