Marin Rift Zone 2 29" (Blue/Dark)
741534001
A short-travel full-suspension trail bike for the rider who wants a playful, poppy ride on singletrack, with enough travel to soak up real trail chatter without the weight or cost of a long-travel enduro rig.
Overview
The Rift Zone 2 29 is built around Marin's MultiTrac suspension platform on a Series 3 6061 aluminium frame, tuned specifically to feel lively and responsive rather than simply plush - this is Marin's short-travel trail bike, meant to be popped off lips and pumped through rollers as much as it's meant to be pointed straight down a descent. 140mm up front and 130mm out back is enough travel to take the edge off rooty, rocky trail without dulling the bike's eagerness to change direction.
It's equipped with a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork and a custom-tuned RockShox Deluxe Select RT shock, a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with an 11-51T cassette for genuinely low climbing gears, and Tektro HD-M535 hydraulic disc brakes on 180mm rotors front and rear for consistent stopping power on long descents. Vee Tire Co. Snap WCE 2.35in tyres and a boost-spaced, 29mm-internal-width wheelset round out a build that's set up to be ridden hard, not babied.
This is the bike for a rider whose local trails mix climbs with genuine technical descending - someone who wants a bike that still feels quick and playful on flatter, twistier sections rather than one that only comes alive on steep terrain.
Why You'll Like It
Travel tuned for fun, not just capability
140mm front / 130mm rear is enough to handle real trail chatter and small drops, while keeping the bike light and responsive enough to still feel playful on mellower trail sections.
A drivetrain built for the climbs, not just the descents
The Shimano Deore 12-speed setup with an 11-51T cassette gives a genuinely easy bottom gear, so you're not dreading the climb back up to the trailhead.
Brakes with real stopping power in reserve
180mm rotors front and rear with Tektro HD-M535 hydraulic calipers give confident braking on long, fast descents where smaller rotors start to fade.
A dropper post that matches the bike's intent
The X-Fusion Manic dropper (150mm on size S, 170mm on M-XL) lets you get the saddle fully out of the way for technical descents, which matters more on a bike this playful.
Tubeless-ready from the factory
The 29mm-internal rims and tubeless-compatible tyres mean you can drop tyre pressure for grip without worrying about pinch flats, once you've set up sealant.
Who Is It For?
The Rift Zone 2 29 suits a trail rider who wants one bike for mixed terrain - climbing to the top of a trail network and then enjoying a genuinely technical, rooty or rocky descent back down, without the bike feeling like dead weight on the way up. It's equally happy on flow trails and on rougher, more technical singletrack.
For riders exploring India's growing trail-riding scene - in the hill stations and the handful of dedicated MTB trail networks now appearing around the major cities - this is a realistic one-bike choice: capable enough for genuinely rough descents, but not so heavy or long-travel that the climbs back up become a chore.
It also suits a rider stepping up from a hardtail who wants more confidence on descents without jumping straight to a long-travel enduro bike that's overkill for most local trails.
Good to Know
The dropper post's remote lever is fitted for 1x shifting setups, so it pairs cleanly with the stock single-ring drivetrain without extra clamps or adapters. Tubeless tyre setup is straightforward on the stock rims and tyres since both are tubeless-ready out of the box - just add sealant and valves.
The MultiTrac suspension platform is designed to stay efficient under pedalling power, so there's no need to flip a climb-switch lockout for most fire-road or moderate climbing - it's happy to be left open.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: Series 3 6061 aluminium, MultiTrac platform, 148x12mm Boost thru-axle, 73mm threaded BB, ISCG05 tabs
- Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 140mm travel, 44mm offset, Kabolt bolt-on axle
- Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select RT, 210x55mm, custom tune, rebound adjust, 130mm rear travel
- Bottom Bracket: External sealed cartridge
- Chain: KMC X-12
- Crank: FSA Comet, modular 1x, 32T direct mount, Boost spacing
- Shift Levers: Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R, 12-speed
- Cassette: SunRace, 12-speed, 11-51T
- Front Derailleur: N/A - 1x drivetrain
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore SGS, 12-speed
- Grip/Tape: Marin lock-on grips
- Handlebar: Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 double-butted aluminium, 780mm wide, 28mm rise
- Stem: Marin 3D forged alloy, 35mm
- Saddle: Marin Speed Concept
- Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic dropper, 30.9mm, 150mm (S) / 170mm (M-XL) travel
- Front Brake: Tektro HD-M535 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Rear Brake: Tektro HD-M535 hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
- Front Wheel: Marin double-wall alloy rim (29mm internal), Shimano HF-TC500 hub, 110x15mm, Centerlock, 32H
- Rear Wheel: Marin double-wall alloy rim (29mm internal), Shimano FH-TC500 hub, 148x12mm, Centerlock, 32H
- Front Tire: Vee Tire Co. Snap WCE, 29x2.35", tubeless compatible
- Rear Tire: Vee Tire Co. Snap WCE, 29x2.35", tubeless compatible
- Pedal: N/A - pedals not included
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Ciclo Essentials Private Limited, B-55A, Sahakar Marg, Jaipur - 302005, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
