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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2002 Marin Rift Zone had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2001 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 26×2.1; 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
2002 Marin Rift Zone
2001 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
2002
2001
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rift Zone
Rift Zone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,599.99
$1,699.99
Colors
Matte Silver
Matte Platinum
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou Mars Comp, 3.15" travel
Manitou Mars, 3.10" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R
Fox Float R, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
WTB MP250 Stealth
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Ovation flat aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Ovation butted alloy
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport
WTB SST Speed V Comp
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 30.0mm diameter
Marin Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ovation Pro disc
Ovation Pro Disc
Rims
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) double-butted
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC
26 x 2.10" IRC Notos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
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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.