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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Marin Rift Zone.
- Equipment
2004 Marin Rift Zone has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 Marin Rift Zone in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2003 Marin Rift Zone had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2004 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 26×1.95; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2004 Marin Rift Zone
2003 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
2004
2003
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rift Zone
Rift Zone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,799.99
$1,699.99
Colors
Silver
Matte Gray
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
15.5", 17.5", 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou Skareb Elite Air, 100mm travel
Answer Manitou Skareb Elite, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RL
Fox Float R
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
TruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
—
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
WTB MP250 Stealth
WTB MP250 Stealth
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
Handlebar
Double butted alloy, 1" rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FSA XC170
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V Sport
Seatpost
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust
Marin Comp aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
WTB Laser Disc
Ovation Pro disc
Rims
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples
—
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 1.95" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
—
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
38.1 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.