2024 Marin Rift Zone XR Demo... I didn't want to give it back!

[@adonis2102]

bought that XR a few months now BEST bike ever, I've hit things that i never could before

[@ToogyHowser]

It really is a confidence inspiring bike!

[@Vibethis2008]

I have a Rift Zone 2022 29 and have taken it to Bromont here in Quebec with no problems...loving Marin!!

[@ToogyHowser]

Good to hear! I need to get back to Bromont!

[@23lnp]

Which is better for general trail riding, the rift zone or the alpine ?

[@PeterCPRail8748]

The XR is,a nice trim level.

[@ToogyHowser]

It is, I'm a Shimano guy, but it's got some nice SRAM components on it.

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

in Ontario, i have long travel 170/160 and 140 hard tail. took at few years to collect all that CT money! but it was well worth it.

[@ToogyHowser]

Hardtail is a nice compliment to a long travel bike, I just found that I didn't like the beating my body took riding the hardtail! Maybe I'm too old lol

[@stevencruz4937]

​@ToogyHowser you do ride much much more, I can see those bumps adding up!

[@tizben]

The rift zone gets better snd better every year

[@ToogyHowser]

It really seems to!

[@blakekennard7700]

I have the Xr 2023 in a size Lrg. This one is a 130-140, fantastic all around type of machine. The kit that it comes with stock has left nothing to be desired. Have about 8 months on it so far. Only thing that pops in my head to mess with would be to slacken ht angle about 1 degree more.

[@ToogyHowser]

yeah the 2023 XR is a great bike and arguably better build (if you are a shimano fan like me!) Just throw a 150mm fork on yours and you'll get half a degree slacker head angle!

[@blakekennard7700]

Yeah when I saw the 2924 had a 150 on the front, I was curious about the difference in geo and ride feel. But I’m with you, I love the shimano kit, both drivetrain and brakes. Absolutely loving the color way on the 2024!

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

I thought about getting a Marin Rift Zone, but ended up Getting a Polygon Siskiu T6 which I am upgrading as I go, since I couldn't get the Rift Zone budget model in my size.

[@ToogyHowser]

That Polygon is a great bike from what I've seen!

[@lesliemajor2820]

You should get the bike best suited to the majority of your riding. I really don't think a few bike parks a year should change your decision. Especially considering we are talking about 20 mm of suspension difference.

[@ToogyHowser]

I agree, but I already have the Alpine Trail! So I'm sticking with that... for this year anyways!

[@d-nicebikes]

What's that, TB, that's the next bike they are going to hook you up with!?? Fantastic news, thanks, Sponsor!!! 😅

[@ToogyHowser]

Maybe next year!

[@karlkrause6679]

Ah come on, Toog, don't do this to me... But I'm looking forward to your review of the new Alpine Trail!

[@ToogyHowser]

The "new" Alpine Trail that was just released a few days ago? As cool as it is, that bike is just too much bike for me, my current Alpine Trail is almost too much lol. If I lived in BC though... would be a different story!

[@karlkrause6679]

@@ToogyHowser True, it's option overload with that beast. Pretty amazing how much tuning you can do with it. The option to steepen the head angle is actually quite intriguing though.

[@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862]

Rift zone xr for the win 🥇 and for bike parks hire a demo big bike❤ my son has the alpine trail and I have a yt Jeffsy. He’s 80/20park I’m 80/20 trails

[@ToogyHowser]

The Rift Zone XR is great, still on my radar for next year, not sure it would replace my Alpine Trail or supplement it lol