Rift Zone 27.5 XR
OverviewAbout the Marin Rift Zone 27.5 XR
The Marin Rift Zone 27.5 XR is a mountain bike, built on an aluminium frame, listed at $3,399.99 at BikesOnline. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
How it comparesThe Rift Zone 27.5 XR against similarly priced bikes
- At $3,399.99 it costs less than 54% of the 223 mountain bikes we list.
- Head angle: 65.5 degrees, about the same as similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (middle 65.0 degrees).
- Front travel: 140 mm, less than the middle of similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (150 mm).
- Rear travel: 130 mm, less than the middle of similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (140 mm).
- Lowest gear ratio: 0.63, about the same as similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (middle 0.63).
- Gears at the back: 12-speed, about the same as similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (middle 12-speed).
- Stock tyre width: 64 mm, wider than the middle of similarly priced full-suspension mountain bikes (61 mm).
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SizingWhat size Rift Zone 27.5 XR do I need?
Enter your height to see the size Marin recommends.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS (27.5") | 152 to 163 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 4 in |
| S (27.5") | 163 to 170 cm | 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in |
| M (27.5") | 170 to 178 cm | 5 ft 7 in to 5 ft 10 in |
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
- Wheel size
- 27.5-inch
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Deore XT 1x12
- Brakes
- Disc
- Frame sizes
- XS (27.5"), S (27.5"), M (27.5")
- Price
- $3,399.99 at BikesOnline, was $3,999.99. In stock, checked 3 Nov 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 (27.5")
- 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
- 35 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 XT
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- FSA Grid Modular 1x, MegaExo Spindle, 73mm MegaExo BSA Threaded BB, Boost Spacing
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-Speed
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore XT, 12-Speed, SGS
- Brakes
- Shimano MT420, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Metallic Pads, 203mm Rotor
- Rotors
- 203/180mm
- Wheelset
- Marin Aluminium Double Wall, 29mm Inner Width, Sleeved Joint, Tubeless-Ready, Disc Specific
- Rim internal width
- 29 mm
- Stock tyre
- 27.5x2.5
- Tubeless
- Yes
- BB standard
- BSA threaded
- Seatpost
- TranzX YSP23KL Dropper, Internal Routing, 1x Remote: XS 125mm Travel / S 150mm Travel / M to L 170mm Travel, 30.9mm
- Cockpit
- Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm Clamp / Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double-Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5 deg Up, 9 deg Back
- Saddle
- Marin Speed Concept
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 140 mm
- Rear travel
- 130 mm
- Fork
- Marzocchi Bomber Z1
- Shock
- Fox Float X Performance
- Wheel config
- 27.5
- Dropper
- TranzX YSP23KL Dropper
- Dropper travel
- 125 mm
- Discipline
- Trail
- Suspension
- full suspension
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 65.5 deg head angle points to slack, trail and enduro handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.63 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 (BikesOnline product page (specification list and geometry table)), verified 2026-11-03. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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