Marin RIFT ZONE 1998 VS Giant FAITH 2 2006 specs comparison

Marin Rift Zone
General InfosModel | Rift Zone |
Manufacturer | Marin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss black front and polished swingarm |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Not Available |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1 (inches) RiseAluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Marin Lite Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Marin Rift Zone Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Victor VP-104 Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Vanilla X |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterMarin Lite Comp |

Giant Faith 2
General InfosModel | Faith 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Olive Green |
Sizes | - 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda NevagalFront: 26 X 2.25 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes LeversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Alex Supra BH |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Easton Vice |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36 TeethRace Face Evolve DH X-Type |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Faith 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 170 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Jr. T QR20 |
Other Specs of Giant Faith 2
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Truvativ Hussefelt |
Rear shock absorber | 8 (inches) TravelFox DHX 3.0 Coil |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA30 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Marin provided us with the latest version of its Rift Zone bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Marin Rift Zone Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Faith 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Faith 2 Mountain bike here