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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
Only 1998 Marin Rift Zone has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
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Specification
1998 Marin Rift Zone
2000 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
1998
2000
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rift Zone
Rift Zone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,399.00
$1,491.00
Colors
Gloss black front/polished swingarm
Brush Polish
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
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Ovation 6000 aluminum
Fork
Answer Manitou SX
Answer Manitou MARS, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla X, 4.0" travel
Fox Float, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX GS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano Deore
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
Shimano sealed cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-104 clipless
Victor VP-106
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Ovation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
Tange Seiki
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Ovation
Stem
Marin Lite aluminum
Ovation butted alloy
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
WTB SSTX2
Seatpost
Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Ovation Pro, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore
Rims
Mavic X138, 32-hole
Mavic X221, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
IRC Notos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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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.