Rift Zone 2
OverviewAbout the Marin Rift Zone 2
The Marin Rift Zone 2 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $3,599.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Rift Zone 2 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 155 to 160 cm | 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 3 in |
| S | 160 to 168 cm | 5 ft 3 in to 5 ft 6 in |
| M | 168 to 180 cm | 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 11 in |
| L | 180 to 185 cm | 5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 1 in |
| XL | 185 cm and over | 6 ft 1 in and over |
Rider heights from Marin's size chart. Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Marin
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Price
- $3,599.99, RRP AUD (BikesOnline, checked 28 Sep 2026)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 605.2 mm
- Reach
- 450 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.34
- Head angle
- 65.5 deg
- Seat angle
- 77 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1186.9 mm
- Chainstay
- 430 mm
- BB drop
- 20 mm
- Standover
- 687.8 mm
- Fork rake
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Marin Forged Alloy, integrated steel narrow-wide chainring, 170mm
- Chainrings
- 30
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore SGS, 12-speed
- Brakes
- Tektro M5140 Hydraulic
- Rotors
- 200/180
- Wheelset
- Marin Double Wall Alloy rims, Shimano HB-MT501B rear / HF-MT500B front hubs, 32H
- Rim internal width
- 29 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.5 (front Maxxis Assegai MaxxGrip EXO+, rear Maxxis Minion DHR II MaxxTerra EXO+)
- Tubeless
- Yes
- Fork material
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2
- BB standard
- 73mm threaded, ISCG05 tabs
- Thru-axle
- 148x12mm rear (Boost), 110x15mm front
- Seatpost
- Tranz-X YSI60QL travel-adjustable dropper, 30.9mm, M = 170mm travel
- Cockpit
- Marin Mini-Riser 780mm bar (40mm rise, 5 degrees up, 9 degrees back), Marin 3D Forged Alloy 55mm stem
- Saddle
- Marin Speed Concept
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 140 mm
- Rear travel
- 130 mm
- Fork
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2, rail damper with sweep adjustment
- Shock
- Marzocchi Bomber Air Inline, custom tune
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- Tranz-X YSI60QL
- Dropper travel
- 170 mm
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- MultiTrac (linkage-driven single pivot / faux bar)
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 65.5 deg head angle points to slack, trail and enduro handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.59 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (marinbikes.com product page (Rift Zone 2, 29in) + backfill 2026-09-27: marinbikes.com), verified 2026-09-04. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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