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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 and 2004 Marin Rift Zone.
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 26×2.14; 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.
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Specification
2005 Marin Rift Zone
2004 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Marin
Marin
Model
Rift Zone
Rift Zone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,799.99
Colors
Matte Steel Gray
Silver
Sizes
13.5", 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
Fox FR, 100mm travel
Answer Manitou Skareb Elite Air, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Rear Shock
Fox Float R, 4" travel
Fox Float RL
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
—
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
WTB MP250 Stealth
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Race AL
1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
Handlebar
Aluminum
Double butted alloy, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FSA OS-170
FSA XC170
Saddle
WTB Laser V Comp
WTB Speed V
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Comp Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
WTB Laser Disc Lite
WTB Laser Disc
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-butted
DT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.