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1998 Marin Rift Zone · 2000 Marin Rift Zone

Specification1998 Marin Rift Zone2000 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRift ZoneRift Zone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID7407446535
Original MSRP$1,399.00$1,491.00
ColorsGloss black front/polished swingarmBrush Polish
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material—Ovation 6000 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou SXAnswer Manitou MARS, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla X, 4.0" travelFox Float, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mmShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GSShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teethShimano Deore
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindleShimano sealed cartridge
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"SRAM PC-59, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-104 cliplessVictor VP-106
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L leversOvation Comp linear-pull brakes, Ovation Pro levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steelTange Seiki
HandlebarAluminum, 1" riseAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedOvation
StemMarin Lite aluminumOvation butted alloy
SaddleRitchey VectorWTB SSTX2
SeatpostMarin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameterOvation Pro, 30.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano STX-RCShimano Deore
RimsMavic X138, 32-holeMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gaugeWTB stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesAlloy
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlarIRC Notos XC
Wheel size26" wheels—

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Marin Rift Zone2000 Marin Rift Zone
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm1066.8 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.