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2003 Marin Rift Zone · 2004 Marin Rift Zone

Specification2003 Marin Rift Zone2004 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model year20032004
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRift ZoneRift Zone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3936131342
Original MSRP$1,699.99$1,799.99
ColorsMatte GraySilver
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Skareb Elite, 80mm travelAnswer Manitou Skareb Elite Air, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownSingle
Rear shockFox Float RFox Float RL
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
CranksetTruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ ISIS Drive SL
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"—
PedalsWTB MP250 StealthWTB MP250 Stealth
Brakes
BrakesHayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc leversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseDouble butted alloy, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum threadlessFSA XC170
SaddleWTB Speed V SportWTB Speed V
SeatpostMarin Comp aluminum, 27.2mm diameterComp Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsOvation Pro discWTB Laser Disc
RimsMavic X223 Disc, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-buttedDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB MotoRaptor26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Marin Rift Zone2004 Marin Rift Zone
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm—
Wheelbase1066.8 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.