2026 Marin Rift Zone 27.5 XR Mountain Bike
The 2026 Marin Rift Zone 27.5 XR is Marin’s most playful and capable trail bike, engineered for riders who value agility, control, and pure trail fun. Built around a responsive Series 3 aluminum frame with modern geometry, the Rift Zone XR thrives on flow trails, technical descents, and everything in between.
Made for Fun
With 140mm of front travel and 130mm of rear travel, combined with lively 27.5” wheels, the Rift Zone XR delivers quick acceleration, effortless cornering, and confident handling when the trail gets rowdy. Its modern trail geometry strikes the perfect balance between agility and stability.
XR = Extra Rad
The XR build pushes the Rift Zone platform further with a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork and a Fox Float X Performance rear shock, providing a stiffer and more tunable suspension setup. Shimano 4-piston brakes and aggressive Maxxis tyres give riders the confidence to push harder and ride faster.
MultiTrac Suspension Platform
Marin’s proven MultiTrac linkage-driven single-pivot suspension offers excellent small-bump sensitivity, strong mid-stroke support for pumping and cornering, and progressive end-stroke performance to resist harsh bottom-outs. The result is a bike that climbs efficiently and remains composed on fast, rough descents.
Key Features
- Series 3 6061 aluminum trail frame with MultiTrac suspension
- 140mm Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork & 130mm Fox Float X shock
- Agile and playful 27.5” wheel platform
- Shimano Deore XT 12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano MT420 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
| Frame | Series 3 6061 Aluminum, 27.5” wheels, 130mm travel, MultiTrac suspension platform, Boost 148x12mm thru-axle, 73mm BSA threaded BB with ISCG05 tabs, UDH compatible |
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| Headset | FSA No.57, sealed cartridge bearings, tapered 1-1/8”–1.5” |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1, Rail Damper with sweep adjustment, 140mm travel, Kabolt bolt-on axle, 44mm offset |
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| Rear Shock | Fox Float X Performance, EVOL air spring, climb switch, rebound adjustment, custom tune, 210x55mm, M8x25mm hardware |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, 12-speed, SGS |
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| Shifter | Shimano SLX SL-M7100, 12-speed |
| Crankset | FSA Grid Modular 1x, MegaExo spindle, Boost spacing |
| Chainring | 32T |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX M7100, 10-51T, 12-speed |
| Chain | KMC X12, silver/black |
| Front Brake | Shimano MT420, 4-piston hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 203mm rotor |
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| Rear Brake | Shimano MT420, 4-piston hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 180mm rotor |
| Rotors | Shimano SM-RT Series, Centerlock, 203mm front / 180mm rear |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-TC500, 148x12mm Boost, Microspline, 32H, Centerlock |
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| Rims | Marin aluminum double wall, 29mm internal width, sleeved joint, tubeless-ready, disc specific |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai, 27.5x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing, tubeless-ready |
| Max Tire Size | 27.5x2.6” |
| Handlebar | Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 aluminum, 780mm width, 28mm rise |
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| Stem | Marin 3D forged alloy, 35mm clamp |
| Grips | Marin Grizzly Lock-On |
| Seatpost |
TranzX YSP23KL dropper post, internal routing XS: 125mm | S: 150mm | M–L: 170mm Diameter: 30.9mm |
| Saddle | Marin Speed Concept |
| Bike Weight | 15.1 kg (Size XS) |
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
