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Shop all Marin Shop sale MarinThe Marin Rift Zone 3 29" Complete Mountain Bike is a very sensible way to get reckless on the trail. That Marin can sell an aggressive 29er for such a wallet friendly price kinda makes you wonder what the other guys are doing. While the competition is slapping new shiny bit after new shiny bit on their bikes, Marin takes the time to put performance first, making smart choices with their parts builds. In the case of the Rift Zone 3 29", the result is a world class trail bike at an amazing price - you heard it here first!
Series 3 6061 Double Butted Aluminum Frame – From its advanced tube forms, threaded bottom bracket, and full internal cable routing, this frame leaves nothing to chance. It's made to exacting standards with today's best technology.
MultiTrac Suspension Technology – MultiTrac is an acclaimed suspension system, fine-tuned to have a balanced ride capable of absorbing big hits with an efficient pedaling platform. The rocker link provides a progressive leverage ratio for the rear shock for small bump sensitivity and the feeling of a long travel system on large drops and rocks.
Fox Float DPS Performance Rear Shock – For a lightweight, inline shock, the DPS packs a lot of performance. The Dual Piston Base Valve has dedicated compression and rebound pistons, providing a firm lockout without compromising bump compliance, ride control, or efficiency. Performance Series FLOAT DPS shocks have fewer adjustments than Factory Series (no Open mode adjust tuning range), and have black anodized air sleeve and body instead of Genuine Kashima Coat. A Performance graphics package ties in the black-on-black look.
Shock Adjustments – Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes / Rebound Adjust / Air Spring Pressure
Internal Routing – Compatible with internally routed dropper posts, with internal rear derailleur routing for a clean look and snag free ride.
148x12mm Boost Thru-Axle
Marzocchi Bomber Z2 – Marzocchi Bomber Z2 - Ready to shred with smooth and plush suspension. The new from-the-ground-up Rail damper combines low maintenance with intuitive ease of use and impressive on-trail performance. The top-of-fork simple sweep adjuster from firm to open can lock out the fork or fully open the system with plenty of positions in between.
Fork Adjustments – Open to Firm Sweep Adjuster / Rebound / Air Spring Pressure
Shimano SLX – This is everything you need and nothing you don't. Featuring tech from their XT and XTR groupsets, SLX offers consistent and reliable high performance, all at a lower price.
Shimano MT420 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc – The BR-MT420 caliper features consistent braking performance and reliable stopping power in all conditions. The 4-piston caliper instills greater downhill confidence and control.
Rotors – 203mm Front / 180mm Rear
Double Wall Alloy Rims Laced to Forged Alloy Hubs – With sealed bearings, 27mm inner width, and 32 holes, these aluminum rims are light and strong--perfect for the do-it-all frame they're attached to.
Vee Tire Flow Snap Tires – A universal, do it all tread design that checks every box on your want list for an all-mountain tire. It rolls fast, corners with more confidence than you’d ever believe and when you need it most offers exceptional braking grip to keep you on the trail and back up to speed exiting the corners. It’s subtle damping qualities absorb hits and keep the tire glued to the ground over the roughest of trails. In all conditions, from your local shreds to bikepacking, enduro racing and even full-on downhilling the Flow Snap has you covered.
X-Fusion Manic Dropper Post
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Size | S | M | L | XL |
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Reach (mm) | 430 | 455 | 480 | 505 |
Stack (mm) | 603 | 607 | 612 | 616 |
Effective Top Tube (mm) | 580 | 606 | 633 | 659 |
Seat Tube (mm) | 390 | 400 | 425 | 430 |
Head Tube Angle (°) | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 | 65.5 |
Seat Tube Angle (°) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1159 | 1186 | 1213 | 1240 |
Standover Height (mm) | 692 | 697 | 718 | 722 |