MarinRift Zone EL
- Price
- $5,199 – $7,699
- 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"
Overview
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
Marin Rift Zone EL builds
Rift Zone EL builds compared
| Rift Zone EL1 | Rift Zone EL2 | Rift Zone EL XR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,199 | $6,499 | $7,699 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 150mm Travel, 29 | Fox 36 Performance, 150mm Travel | Fox 36 Performance Elite, 150mm Travel |
| Shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air Inline | Fox Float X | Fox Float X |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U6000 GS | SRAM EAGLE 90 | SRAM GX AXS T-Type |
| Brakes | TRP Slate EVO | SRAM Code Bronze | Magura MT7 with HC3 Lever |
| Wheels | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter | Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 29" Diameter |
| Display | Bosch BRC3100 Systems Controller | Bosch BRC3100 Systems Controller | Bosch BRC3100 Systems Controller |
Rift Zone EL geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AStack | 607 mm | 614 mm | 625.1 mm | 634.2 mm |
| BReach | 445 mm | 465 mm | 485 mm | 515 mm |
| CHead tube angle | 65° | 65° | 65° | 65° |
| DHead tube length | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| ESeat tube length | 390 mm | 400 mm | 425 mm | 435 mm |
| FSeat tube angle | 77° | 77° | 77° | 77° |
| GTop tube (effective) | 585.1 mm | 607.2 mm | 629.3 mm | 661.4 mm |
| HBB height | 348.5 mm | 348.5 mm | 348.5 mm | 348.5 mm |
| IBB drop | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| JChainstay | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| KWheelbase | 1198.3 mm | 1222.5 mm | 1246.7 mm | 1281 mm |
| LStandover height | 693.6 mm | 696 mm | 709.9 mm | 719.9 mm |
| MFork offset | See specs | See specs | See specs | See specs |
| NSeatpost diameter | 30.9 mm | 30.9 mm | 30.9 mm | 30.9 mm |
| OHandlebar width | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| PStem length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| QCrank length | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
Source: Marin.
Marin Rift Zone EL: FAQ
How much does the Marin Rift Zone EL cost?
$5,199 – $7,699 depending on the build (Rift Zone EL1 $5,199, Rift Zone EL2 $6,499, Rift Zone EL XR $7,699); US MSRP, excl. sales tax.
How many Marin Rift Zone EL builds are there?
3: Rift Zone EL1, Rift Zone EL2, Rift Zone EL XR. They share the frame platform and differ mainly in suspension, drivetrain, wheels and weight.
What motor and battery does the Marin Rift Zone EL use?
Bosch Performance Line SX (55 Nm; 600 W peak) with a 400 Wh battery (bosch compacttube 400 internal; powermore 250 wh range extender optional).
How much travel does the Marin Rift Zone EL have?
150 mm fork and 140 mm rear travel on 29" wheels.
