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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Marin Rift Zone and 2006 Marin Rift Zone.
- Equipment
2008 Marin Rift Zone has 20 mm more front travel than 2006 Marin Rift Zone in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2006 Marin Rift Zone had an original MSRP $260 lower than 2008 Marin Rift Zone.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.14; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2008 Marin Rift Zone
2006 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
2008
2006
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rift Zone
Rift Zone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,460.00
$2,199.99
Colors
Gloss Mecury, Gloss Panther
Gloss Mercury
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
13.5, 15.5, 17.5, 19
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6066 hydroformed aluminum
6061 aluminum
Fork
Fox 32 F120R, 120mm travel
Fox Forx F100R, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R
Fox Float R, 4" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano LX
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano FC-M542, 22/32/44 teeth
Truvativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
TruVativ GXP
Cassette
Shimano
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC-951
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
Shimano M520
Shimano PD-M520
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Stroker carbon w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes levers
Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Avid Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA TH-857
1 1/8" threadless WTB Race AL
Handlebar
Double Butted 6061 Alloy riser
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FSA OS-150
FSA OS-170
Saddle
WTB Laser V Comp
WTB Laser V Comp
Seatpost
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic CrossRide Disc
WTB Laser Disc Lite
Rims
Mavic CrossRide Disc
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Spokes
Mavic
DT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Prowler MX Comp
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.