Marin Rift Zone 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Marin
Model Rift Zone
First production 1998
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)


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
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsNot Available
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

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 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
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 GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX

Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Gloss black front and polished swingarm
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsVictor VP-104 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla X
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 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.00.
Rift Zone bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Marin Mountain bike Rift Zone can be found in a few colors, among these colors Gloss black front and polished swingarm .
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 X138, 32-hole. Marin equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
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 Marin Lite aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 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.