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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Marin Rift Zone has a 9% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Marin Rift Zone.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1997 Marin Rift Zone had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1998 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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.82:1Total range535%
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
1998 Marin Rift Zone
1997 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
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
$1,299.00
Colors
Gloss black front/polished swingarm
Black
Sizes
13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
15.5", 17.5", 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded
Frame Material
—
6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Answer Manitou SX
Answer Manitou Pro C
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla X, 4.0" travel
Marin Coil Over, 3.9" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore LX/STX-RC
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX GS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
White Industries Comp, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-104 clipless
Victor VP-103 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1" rise
Marin Lite aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Aluminum
Stem
Marin Lite aluminum
Marin Lite aluminum
Saddle
Ritchey Vector
Ritchey Vector
Seatpost
Marin Lite Comp, 30.0mm diameter
Marin Lite Comp, 30.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Mavic X138, 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
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
416.6 mm
Wheelbase
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.