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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 2003 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 26×1.95; 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
2003 Marin Rift Zone
2002 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
2003
2002
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rift Zone
Rift Zone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,699.99
$1,599.99
Colors
Matte Gray
Matte Silver
Sizes
15.5", 17.5", 19"
13.5", 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, 80mm travel
Answer Manitou Mars Comp, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R
Fox Float R
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Shimano cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
WTB MP250 Stealth
WTB MP250 Stealth
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport
WTB Speed V Sport
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Marin Comp aluminum, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ovation Pro disc
Ovation Pro disc
Rims
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
DT stainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" WTB MotoRaptor
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
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.