Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5″ XR Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5" XR Review

Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5″ XR Review

Price: 3499 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 27,5"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 130 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • good chassis provides good value for money
  • 5 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5" XR Review
Ludwig Döhl
The RIFT ZONE 27.5 XR rolls on 27.5er wheels and is now almost a rarity. Who absolutely wants 29er wheels, will find them with the Rift Zone 29 models. With its geometry, the Marin RIFT ZONE 27.5 XR is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. When it comes to the seating position, Marin chooses the middle ground between sporty and comfortable. But the Marin still holds an ace op its sleeve: compared to the direct market environment, it has a significantly better suspension. We like: 5 years warranty on the frame!

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
27,5
27,5
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Stack
-
-
600,7
605,2
609,8
614,3
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Reach
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-
430
450
470
500
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Top Tube Length
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-
568,7
589,7
610,8
641,8
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Seat Tube Length
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-
390
400
425
430
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
77
77
77
77
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Head Tube Length
-
-
120
125
130
135
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Head Tube Angle
-
-
65,5
65,5
65,5
65,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
20
20
20
20
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
339
339
339
339
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Chainstay Length
-
-
430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
-
-
1164,8
1186,9
1208,9
1241
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Standover Height
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame All New Series 3 6061 Aluminum Frame, 29” Wheels, 130mm Travel, MultiTrac Suspension Platform, 148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle, 73mm Threaded BB w/ ISCG05 Tabs
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Marzocchi Bomber Z1 27.5", Rail Damper with Sweep Adjustment, 140mm Travel, Kabolt Bolt-On Axle, 37mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float X, Performance Series, EVOL Air Spring, Climb Switch, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, M8x30mm Top, M8x25mm Bottom
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore, 12-Speed, SL-7100R, I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, 12-Speed, SGS
  • Crank FSA Grid, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing
  • Cassette SunRace 12-speed, 11-51
  • Chain KMC X-12 Silver and Black
  • Brake Set Shimano BR-MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, Metallic Pads, 203mm Rotor
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Rims Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H, Tubeless Compatible
  • Front Hub Shimano HF-MT410B, 110x15mm, Centerlock
  • Rear Hub Forged Aluminum, 148x12mm, Centerlock Disc, 32H
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai, 27.5x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Assegai, 27.5x2.5", MAXX TERRA, EXO, Tubeless Compatible
  • Saddle Marin Speed Concept
  • Seat Post TranzX, YSP23JL, 1x Remote, Size S 125mm Travel, Size M and L 150mm Travel, Size XL 175mm Travel, 30.9mm
  • Stem Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
  • Handle Bar Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set FSA No 57, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8" x 1 1/2”

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Ludwig

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.