Marin Rift Zone 29 Carbon 1 Complete Mountain Bike 2022

Cross Country

With speed and pedaling efficiency in mind, cross country (XC) bikes are the lightest mountain bikes with the least suspension travel (typically 0 - 120mm).

Trail

Trail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike.

Carbon

Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.

Aluminum Alloy

Aluminum is the second lightest material per cubic inch, after carbon, but it is significantly more affordable. It offers versatility, strength, and durability that works well in all trail disciplines.

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

When mountain bike suspension first hit the ground, things were simpler. The best bike was the one you were riding; uphill, downhill, quick laps or all-day epics. The Bomber Z2 revives this purist mindset with a smooth and plush mountain bike fork that’s ready to ride out of the box.

Trail riders rejoice — your low maintenance, high durability solution is here, and it’s worthy of the Bomber name. Long live fun. Features a stiff 34mm chassis for precise steering and traction.

A lightweight chassis, EVOL air spring, and dual piston damper with 3-position switch create a pedal-friendly shock that soaks up the bumps and delivers pedal power to the ground with utmost efficiency.

Fox DPS Performance Series shocks have fewer adjustments than Performance Elite or Factory Series (no Open mode adjust tuning range), and feature a black anodized finish instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.

Shock Adjustments - Lever Actuated Open, Medium, Firm Modes, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound
 

With quick lever access and a light, responsive lever action, Shimano's Rapidfire Plus SLX shift lever delivers smooth control out on the trail.

The SLX M7100 series of derailleurs deliver advanced shifting performance with decreased tension in the low gear position and an added bumper on the pulley cage. Larger 13T pulleys increase efficiency and chain management while compatibility with Shimano's 12-speed cassettes boosts range.

GRID is FSA’s alloy group specifically targeted to the budget-conscious yet demanding Enduro rider. This lightweight group was developed with our sponsored riders to ensure authentic trail-ready performance without breaking the budget.

With its Beam Spider construction, the Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear. Using Shimano's new Micro Spline freehub body and HYPERGLIDE+ tooth profile, the 10-51T cassette delivers advanced shifting performance.

The KMC X-Series has been designed with the specific characteristics of the Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo systems in mind and will meet the most demanding requirements. Elaborately designed and manufactured, the X-Bridge technology, thanks to precisely chamfered plates, allows a smooth propulsion and perfect gear changes in all driving situations.

Born from technology proven in World Cup DH and tuned for the demands of aggressive XC, Trail and E-MTB’s bikes, the Slate EVO takes modulation and braking power to an entirely new level of control.

New ergonomic lever-blade, newly formulated brake pad compounds, new high-performance hydraulic oil, new 5 mm brake hose-system, newly designed and CNC-machined adapters, new selection of 2.3 rotors, newly designed oil flow inside the calipers, and a 10mm master cylinder piston lift the overall performance of the Slate EVO to this new standard of TRP performance.

The X-Fusion Manic Dropper elects for a simpler design. Inside you'll find a closed cartridge that is both sealed and designed to be easily removable from the rest of the post. Simple construction aside, the action of this post feels super-dooper smooth, and far silkier than any dropper. Features internal cable routing.

Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.

• 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
• EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.

The Maxxis Aggressor is a dual compound tire designed for high-speed, hard-packed, rocky trails. It works especially well as a rear tire paired with a Minion DHF or Assegai in the front.

• 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
• EXO: A cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls.