{"id":48343,"date":"2023-04-17T08:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T06:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=723971"},"modified":"2023-04-17T08:38:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T06:38:02","slug":"new-value-packed-marin-rift-zone-e-range-includes-cushcore-as-stock","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-value-packed-marin-rift-zone-e-range-includes-cushcore-as-stock\/","title":{"rendered":"New value-packed Marin Rift Zone E range includes CushCore as stock"},"content":{"rendered":"

New trail-focused electric mountain bike has 140mm of travel and easy internal cable routing <\/p>

By Finlay Anderson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 17 April 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The Marin Rift Zone E is a new trail-focused electric mountain bike based on the Californian brand\u2019s popular Rift Zone trail bike.<\/p>\n

The new eMTB<\/a> has 140mm of travel, 29in wheels<\/a> and is designed for maximum fun on a wide variety of trails.<\/p>\n

Three bikes are available at launch, starting at \u00a34,355\/$4,499\/\u20ac4,999 for the Rift Zone E. The top-spec Rift Zone E2 will set you back \u00a35,895\/$6,299\/\u20ac6,899.<\/p>\n

Technical editor Alex Evans has been testing the new bike for the past few months \u2013 you can read his full verdict in our in-depth review of the new Marin Rift Zone E2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

CushCore as stock<\/h2>\n
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The internal cable-routing layout should make servicing easy.<\/span><\/figcaption> Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Rift Zone E\u2019s frame is made from Marin\u2019s Series 4 hydroformed aluminium tubing. This is the brand\u2019s top-spec alloy construction.<\/p>\n

The bike features 140mm of suspension travel<\/a> and internal cable routing.<\/p>\n

Unlike many new mountain bikes<\/a>, the cables route into the frame through ports at the side of the head tube, rather than through the headset. This should simplify servicing.<\/p>\n

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Rubber protectors on the chainstays should dampen noise on gnarly terrain.<\/span><\/figcaption> Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new Marin Rift Zone E also uses SRAM\u2019s Universal Derailleur Hanger<\/a>, future-proofing the bike and making it easy to find replacement hangers.<\/p>\n

Protecting the aluminium frame<\/a> is a chunky rubber chainstay cover, as well as bump stops located on the underside of the down tube.<\/p>\n

These prevent contact between the frame and fork crown.<\/p>\n

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The bike is set up tubeless out of the box.<\/span><\/figcaption> Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Rift Zone E ships set up tubeless as standard and, unusually, also includes CushCore tyre inserts<\/a> as stock on the Rift Zone E1 and E2 models.<\/p>\n

Tubeless tyre inserts<\/a> protect your rim from impacts and can help support your tyre, potentially improving control in certain terrain.<\/p>\n

All models are powered by Shimano\u2019s STEPS electric bike motors<\/a> and have easily removable, integrated batteries.<\/p>\n

Marin Rift Zone E geometry<\/h2>\n
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The bike\u2019s geometry looks sorted.<\/span><\/figcaption> Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Marin Rift Zone E is aimed squarely at trail riding and has the geometry to match.<\/p>\n

A 65-degree head angle is paired with a 77-degree effective seat angle for a modern riding position on the climbs and descents.<\/p>\n

In size large, the Rift Zone E gets a confidence-inspiring 485mm reach and a short 425mm seat tube for maximum bum-to-seat clearance and manoeuvrability.<\/p>\n

440mm chainstays and a 348.5mm bottom bracket height are shared across all sizes.<\/p>\n

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Marin Rift Zone E geometry chart<\/caption>
\ufeff<\/th>Small<\/th>Medium<\/th>Large<\/th>Extra-large<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>606.98<\/td>614.04<\/td>625.1<\/td>634.16<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>445<\/td>465<\/td>485<\/td>515<\/td> <\/tr>
Head angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>65<\/td>65<\/td>65<\/td>65<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>100<\/td>110<\/td>120<\/td>130<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>77<\/td>77<\/td>77<\/td>77<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>390<\/td>400<\/td>425<\/td>435<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>585.13<\/td>607.22<\/td>629.32<\/td>661.41<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket height<\/b> (mm)<\/td>348.5<\/td>348.5<\/td>348.5<\/td>348.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>32<\/td>32<\/td>32<\/td>32<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,198.29<\/td>1,222.52<\/td>1,246.74<\/td>1,280.97<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover<\/b> (mm)<\/td>693.65<\/td>696.01<\/td>709.94<\/td>719.93<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>