2023 EMTB Shootout: Marin Rift Zone E2 Review

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The new Marin Rift Zone E2 a new is a new addition to Marin Bicycle’s eBike range, expanding from the Alpine Trail E that impressed our crew so much in last year’s eMTB Shootout. By electrifying their recently released Rift Zone analogue trail bike with a Shimano EP8 motor, and bumping the travel up to 140mm to suspend the pair of 29” wheels, Marin hoped to create a bike that would be fast and fun both up and down the hill. We were excited to review Marin’s new Rift Zone E2 as part of our 2023 eMTB Shootout. It definitely proved to tick that “fun” box and then some.
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@ntopfer Жыл бұрын

You guys have the Guiness World Record for say "Supple Off the Top"

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

The phrase is just so supple off the tongue. It’s what we love to say and how we love our bikes to feel.

@Zetler Жыл бұрын

I hear it’s so many times I use this phase in bed now.

@ryanmichels2981 Жыл бұрын

Marin does a killer job on bang for buck

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

They absolutely do, living up to their motto of "Made for Fun"

@christopheralsup3974 9 ай бұрын

600 miles on my Alpine Trail E2 best time I've ever had on a bike. Test Rode the Pivot Shuttle LT and it was better but only a tad.

@robinowens9661 Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews. Keep ‘em coming.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@CoolBikeProjects Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! Looking heavily at this bike.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@andrewbrown8927 Жыл бұрын

I wanna see a review of the polygon n8e. The most affordable emb spec. The rest of their bikes are pretty good.

@user-ku8ip3yy7q Ай бұрын

I have marin hawkhill speced out to the max along with bafang motor, I feel for less money it's more capable then any other off the shelf!

@btk5256 Жыл бұрын

Great review boys 👍🏽 any rattle from battery or motor ??

@waldowsxxghostxx8577 11 ай бұрын

I’m very curious if you turn pedal assist off peddling analog will that still burn motor or be rough to The motor?

@tomasstraka5244 Жыл бұрын

imagine being Marin trying to be smart and listening to riders (usual gravity rider would use cushcore or some other insert), installing cushcore in the factory, just to see reviewers taking it out immediately :D

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this was a topic that really split out group! Some testers liked the inserts and applauded Marin’s vision while others thought it confused or detracted from this bike’s intended “category.”

@tomasstraka5244 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamWolf I meant that as a joke, just a bit of irony I guess :D the test was really good imo!

@MTB_Corbin Жыл бұрын

Have y’all ridden the Marin Alpine Trail E2? I feel like it would fix a lot of the critiques: larger suspension at 160/150, mullet setup, no cushcore… seems like a better option for someone looking for a playful enduro e-bike no?

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

We tested it 2 years ago and it was definitely one of our favorites. Rides well above it's travel. With this bike being a new release, it only made sense to see how it stacked up.

@spikebruiser1 Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering how this stacks up against the Alpine trail E2. I'm an XC/down country rider used to a 120mm bike but considering a Marin E for my "recovery" days. The 140 sounds like it makes sense and may pedal a little better for long rides. But on the flip side it would be nice to have the 150/160mm Alpine Trail so I don't have 2 trail bikes in the garage.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

They are both great bikes. The Alpine Trail E is an extremely capable bike yet rides very similar to a trail bike even with a coil shock. In our opinion, there's no reason not to go with a longer travel bike when you've got assistance, having more travel just opens up trails to have more fun on.

@christopheralsup3974 11 ай бұрын

60 days and 322 miles on my Alpine Trail E2 and it is amazing here in Florida. No doubt one of the best bikes I've ever ridden.

@josefarfan4474 11 ай бұрын

@@TheLoamWolf Hope you read this. Right now i have the Alpine Trail XR and I Love it. I'm planning to buy an ebike, and i was thinking in the Rift Zone E because i want something different, i feel that if I buy the Alpine Trail E I will have a very similar bike than my acoustic bike (am I wrong?).

@Zetler Жыл бұрын

This bike is 20mm from perfection.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Where would the 20mm go?

@Zetler Жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamWolf The fork 🤣

@blake_n_mtb Жыл бұрын

First comment ! Good Stuff guys!

@topchoice1621 Жыл бұрын

You beat me to it

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Hah nice work beating @Top Choice!

@blake_n_mtb Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤙

@topchoice1621 Жыл бұрын

@@blake_n_mtb don’t get too excited bro I was walking my dog when this video posted lol 😂

@blake_n_mtb Жыл бұрын

We’ll see who gets the next one…

@cameronwelfare7451 Жыл бұрын

how does it compares to the Marin Alpine trail E2

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Both are very good, this one is just a shorter travel, more trail oriented version.

@cameronwelfare7451 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the reply. One last question: How does the marin alpine e2 and the rift zone e2 compare to the norco sight vlt? Here in Australian the norco is $1500 cheaper with the 900wh battery. Also can't get enough of the videos.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

The Sight would be good as a comfortable all-day epic type bike, especially with that 900wh battery. But it is HEAVY and rides like it as well. Our large sight last year with the 720 weighed in at 55.5 lbs (57 with the 900). Ultimately it comes down to what you want from your bike, if you want a playful and relatively nimble bike with slightly less range, Marin all the way. But if you just want a bike that you can spin all day that won't beat you up and aren't worried about playing on the trail, the Norco is a solid choice.