In my review of the 2024 $4,899 Marin Rift Zone XR trail bike last year, I wrote, “Does it deliver a killer parts spec at a value price? Absolutely.”
Now that Jenson USA has the Rift Zone XR on sale for $3,299.94, my answer is an emphatic “hell yeah!”
As far as the components go, the obvious star is the SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless electronic drivetrain. Prior to this bike going on sale, the cheapest GX Eagle Transmission-equipped mountain bike we had seen was the Trek Fuel EX for $3,999 — and the Marin XR beats that price by $600!
The rest of the build kit is solid enough, with SRAM Code Bronze 4-piston brakes, a RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork, and a TranzX dropper post. The cockpit and wheels are Marin-branded and work just fine, though buyers will probably want to upgrade or replace these items over time.
The aluminum alloy Marin Rift Zone XR frame features mounts for a single water bottle inside the front triangle, internal cable routing, and modern geometry overall. IMO, what really makes the frame is the killer paint job, which has a nice playful and retro vibe.
Sizes small through XL are currently in stock, according to Jenson USA, though it’s likely once these are gone, they’re gone.
- 150/130mm suspension travel front/rear
- Geometry highlights: 65.5° HTA, 77° effective STA, 515mm reach (size XL, tested)
- Build highlights: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain, SRAM Code Bronze 4-piston brakes, RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork
- Weight: 15.7kg (34.6lb) size XL as tested
- Price:
$4,899$3,299.94 - Buy from Jenson USA
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