Marin Rift Zone 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Rift Zone
First production 2003
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 1.95 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesOvation Pro Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Firex
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Rift Zone Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Skareb Elite

Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Matte Gray
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWTB MP250 Stealth
Rear shock absorberFox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Comp Aluminum


Marin Rift Zone bike review

Marin produced the Rift Zone bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.99.
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 Matte Gray.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB MotoRaptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers braking system and Ovation Pro disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, 1" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rift Zone to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.