Marin Rift Zone 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Rift Zone
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Rift Zone Parts   
Available Sizes - 15.5 (inches) / 39.37 (cm)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 Levers
Avid SD-2.0 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
White Industries Comp
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-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 SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro C

Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and STX-RC
Available colors - Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-103 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.9 (inches) Travel
Marin Coil Over
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp


Marin Rift Zone bike review

Marin produced the Rift Zone bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,299.00.
Rift Zone bike is available in many sizes such as 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike Rift Zone can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Marin Lite aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rift Zone to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Marin Lite aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.