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First Look: The Marin Rift Zone 110 / 120 mm Trailbike

27.08.2014
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Marin Bikes from California have extended their product range just in time for Eurobike, and have introduced a new full suspension mountain bike:
The Marin Rift Zone. The american bike comes with 110mm travel at the rear and will be available in various carbon and aluminum versions.

The newest creation from california: The Marin Rift Zone 8.
The newest creation from california: The Marin Rift Zone 8.

The Rift Zone comes with the same Suspension system as the Mount Vision Model. They chose to use a flex stay in place of the bearing, and guarantee enough flexibility with the help of carbon fibre.

In addition to the two carbon versions there are three aluminium versions and a frame set. 440 mm long elevated chainstay as well as a 69.3° steering angle guarantee agile handling. The bike has 110mm travel and uses a 120 mm fork at the front.

Of course all modern standards are integrated into the bike, such as a tapered head tube, 142 x 12mm full-floating axle and a Direct Mount bottom bracket

A complete Shimano XT group enables good delay.
A complete Shimano XT group enables good delay.
A fat protector keeps dirt away from the tube.
A fat protector keeps dirt away from the tube.
The new Schwalbe Nobby Nic combines low rolling friction with good traction.
The new Schwalbe Nobby Nic combines low rolling friction with good traction.
A Vario seat post ensures security and is fun on the trails.
A Vario seat post ensures security and is fun on the trails.
The seal by the seat clamp protects the frame and the seat post of unpleasent scratches.
The seal by the seat clamp protects the frame and the seat post of unpleasent scratches
The cockpit appears to be tidy, apart from the 2x10 drivetrain and vario seat post.
The cockpit appears to be tidy, apart from the 2×10 drivetrain and vario seat post.
Marin integrated the brakes very nicely into the frame.
Marin integrated the brakes very nicely into the frame.
The internal rout of train appears to be tidy and organised.
The internal route of the cables appears to be tidy and organised.

There aren’t any final prices yet, but they should be quite reasonable, as Marin has always offered affordable bikes. The Rift Zone 8, that we presented is available for 3.500$.

More information www.marinbikes.com

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