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2005 Marin Rift Zone · 2004 Marin Rift Zone

Specification2005 Marin Rift Zone2004 Marin Rift Zone
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandMarinMarin
ModelRift ZoneRift Zone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9347731342
Original MSRP—$1,799.99
ColorsMatte Steel GraySilver
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum6061 T6 aluminum
ForkFox FR, 100mm travelAnswer Manitou Skareb Elite Air, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownSingle
Rear shockFox Float R, 4" travelFox Float RL
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT
CranksetTruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Firex X, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS Drive SLTruVativ ISIS Drive SL
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"—
PedalsShimano PD-M520 SPDWTB MP250 Stealth
Brakes
BrakesAvid Juicy 5 brakes, Avid Juicy 5 leversHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless WTB Race AL1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp AL
HandlebarAluminumDouble butted alloy, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemFSA OS-170FSA XC170
SaddleWTB Laser V CompWTB Speed V
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterComp Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsWTB Laser Disc LiteWTB Laser Disc
RimsMavic XM 317, 32-holeMavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) double-buttedDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.14" WTB MotoRaptor26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.