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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Marin Rift Zone.
- Equipment
2005 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.
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 26×2.14; 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.
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
2005 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
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
Not documented
Colors
Matte Gray
Matte Steel Gray
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
Fox FR, 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 Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
WTB MP250 Stealth
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Race AL
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
FSA OS-170
Saddle
WTB Speed V Sport
WTB Laser V Comp
Seatpost
Marin Comp aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ovation Pro disc
WTB Laser Disc Lite
Rims
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
DT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Aluminum nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
74°
—
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
—
Wheelbase
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.