Marin Rift Zone EL1 e-MTB, side view
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Rift Zone EL range · 3 builds

MarinRift Zone EL1

$5,199US MSRP, excl. sales tax
Motor
Bosch Performance Line SX55 Nm; 600 W peak
Battery
400 WhBosch CompactTube 400 internal; PowerMore 250 Wh range extender optional
Travel F / R
150 / 140 mm
Wheels
29"
Frame
Alloy

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Overview

The Marin Rift Zone EL1 ($5,199) is the entry build of the Rift Zone EL: Bosch Performance Line SX with 400 Wh, Marzocchi Bomber Z1 fork, Marzocchi Bomber Air Inline shock, Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS and TRP Slate EVO brakes. Marin does not publish a claimed weight.

The Rift Zone EL ("Electric Light") is Marin's lightweight trail e-MTB, derived from the Rift Zone. It uses a Series 4 aluminium frame with 140 mm of MultiTrac rear travel, a 150 mm fork and 29-inch wheels front and rear.

Power comes from Bosch's Performance Line SX drive unit (55 Nm, 600 W) with a 400 Wh CompactTube battery inside the down tube; a 250 Wh PowerMore range extender can be added. Control is via the Bosch BRC3100 System Controller in the top tube.

  • Bosch Performance Line SX: 55 Nm, 600 W
  • 400 Wh internal battery + optional 250 Wh range extender
  • 140 mm rear / 150 mm fork, 29" wheels
  • Series 4 aluminium frame

Gallery

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Full specifications

Frame & suspension

Frame
All New Series 4 Alloy Lightweight E, 140mm MultiTrac Suspension, Integrated Battery/Charging Port, 148mm Rear Thru-Axle
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 150mm Travel, 29, 110x15 Kabolt Thru Axle, 44mm Offset
Rear shock
Marzocchi Bomber Air Inline, Custom Tune, 210x55mm, 25xM8 Upper & Lower Mount

E-system

App
Bosch eBike Flow App
Range
15-55 miles/25-90km
Display
Bosch BRC3100 Systems Controller
Switch
Bosch BRC3300 Bluetooth Remote 22.2mm Clamp
Battery
Bosch 400 Wh Internal (Optional PowerMore 250wh external battery using PowerMore 150mm cable EB12.120.036)
Motor
Bosch Performance Line SX, 600W, 55Nm

Drivetrain

Chainguide
e*thirteen e*Spec Chainguide
Rear derailleur
Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS, 10-Speed
Shifter
Shimano CUES SL-U6000-10R, 10-Speed
Crankset
e*thirteen e*spec Plus, 160mm Length, 34T
Chain
Shimano LG500
Cassette
Shimano CS-LG300-10, 11-48T

Brakes

Front brake
TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pads, 203mm Rotor
Rear brake
TRP Slate EVO, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pads, 203mm Rotor
Brake Levers
TRP Slate EVO, I-Spec EV Compatible

Wheels & tyres

Rims
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter, 32mm Inner Rim Width, Pinned Joint, Disc Specific, Tubeless Compatible
Rear hub
Shimano FHTC500, 148x12 Thru Axle, Mircospline, 32H, Centerlock
Front hub
Shimano, 110x10 Thru Axle, 32H, Centerlock
Spokes
14g Black Stainless Steel
Tyres
Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29x2.5" MAXXGRIP, Tubeless ready, EXO+, Rear: Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.4", Tubeless Ready MAXX TERRA EXO+

Cockpit

Handlebar
Marin Mini-Riser, 6061 Double Butted Aluminum, 780mm Width, 28mm Rise, 5º Up, 9º Back
Stem
Marin 3D Forged Alloy, 35mm
Grips
Marin Grizzly Lock-On
Headset
FSA Custom Headset, Adjustable HTA Design
Seatpost
TranzX, YSI34 QL, Plastic 1x Remote, Size S 150mm Travel, Size M and L 170mm Travel, Size XL 200mm Travel, 34.9mm
Saddle
Marin Speed Concept

Other

Pedals
Marin MTB Plastic

Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

Rift Zone EL geometry

SizeSMLXL
AStack607 mm614 mm625.1 mm634.2 mm
BReach445 mm465 mm485 mm515 mm
CHead tube angle65°65°65°65°
DHead tube length100 mm110 mm120 mm130 mm
ESeat tube length390 mm400 mm425 mm435 mm
FSeat tube angle77°77°77°77°
GTop tube (effective)585.1 mm607.2 mm629.3 mm661.4 mm
HBB height348.5 mm348.5 mm348.5 mm348.5 mm
IBB drop32 mm32 mm32 mm32 mm
JChainstay440 mm440 mm440 mm440 mm
KWheelbase1198.3 mm1222.5 mm1246.7 mm1281 mm
LStandover height693.6 mm696 mm709.9 mm719.9 mm
MFork offsetSee specsSee specsSee specsSee specs
NSeatpost diameter30.9 mm30.9 mm30.9 mm30.9 mm
OHandlebar width780 mm780 mm780 mm780 mm
PStem length35 mm35 mm35 mm35 mm
QCrank length160 mm160 mm160 mm160 mm

Source: Marin.

Rift Zone EL: builds compared

Rift Zone EL range →
Rift Zone EL1Rift Zone EL2Rift Zone EL XR
Price$5,199$6,499$7,699
FrameAlloyAlloyAlloy
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z1 150mm Travel, 29Fox 36 Performance, 150mm TravelFox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm Travel
ShockMarzocchi Bomber Air InlineFox Float XFox Float X
DerailleurShimano CUES RD-U6000 GSSRAM EAGLE 90SRAM GX AXS T-Type
BrakesTRP Slate EVOSRAM Code BronzeMagura MT7 with HC3 Lever
WheelsMarin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" DiameterMarin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" DiameterMarin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter
DisplayBosch BRC3100 Systems ControllerBosch BRC3100 Systems ControllerBosch BRC3100 Systems Controller

Rift Zone EL1: FAQ

How much does the Marin Rift Zone EL1 cost?

$5,199 (US MSRP, excl. sales tax). The Rift Zone EL range runs from $5,199 (Rift Zone EL1) to $7,699 (Rift Zone EL XR). Prices vary by country and dealer.

What motor and battery does the Marin Rift Zone EL1 have?

Bosch Performance Line SX (55 Nm; 600 W peak). 400 Wh battery — bosch CompactTube 400 internal; PowerMore 250 Wh range extender optional.

How much suspension travel does the Marin Rift Zone EL1 have?

150 mm at the fork and 140 mm at the rear, on 29" wheels.

What sizes does the Marin Rift Zone EL1 come in?

S, M, L, XL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.

What is the difference between the Rift Zone EL1 and the Rift Zone EL2?

They share the Rift Zone EL frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z1 150mm Travel vs Fox 36 Performance; shock: Marzocchi Bomber Air Inline vs Fox Float X; derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS vs SRAM EAGLE 90; brakes: TRP Slate EVO vs SRAM Code Bronze; price: $5,199 vs $6,499.

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