Marin Rift Zone 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Rift Zone
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Marin Rift Zone Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 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)
- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)
- 20.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
DiaTech Twin Cam 2 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDiaTech Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMarin Alloy
Handlebar extenderMarin Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Ahead
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Deore LX
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Rift Zone Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou SX-R

Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Polished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-106 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Air Vanilla
Saddle seatMarin MTB
Seat post extensionMarin Ovation


Marin Rift Zone bike review

Marin produced the Rift Zone bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,790.00.
Rift Zone bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike Rift Zone can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with DiaTech Twin Cam 2 disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and DiaTech disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Marin used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Marin alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rift Zone to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alloy Ahead.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Marin, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.