Marin’s New Rift Zone EL: Not So Light, But Does It Matter?

The Marin Rift Zone E takes a different approach to lightweight eMTBs. It’s not the lightest in its class, but it offers a fun and playful ride thanks to its Bosch SX motor, 400Wh battery, and trail-friendly geometry. In this video, I’ll share my thoughts on how it performs on the trails, break down its components, and explore whether the added weight impacts the ride experience. ETHICS, DISCLAIMER and TRANSPARENCY: MARIN hired me to test the bike, review it and to produce a video for on my YouTube channel, and is such labelled as a paid partnership on YouTube. MARIN have had no direct input on this content or any editorial or narrative control over the video. MARIN do not see the video before it goes live. This paid partnership with MARIN has allowed me time to test the bike and also film and edit working with an independent film crew to help capture the bike shots and produce the video content. 0:00 Intro 0:18 First Look 1:10 First Ride Impressions 2:32 Motor & Battery Details 4:00 Components Overview 5:40 Trail Handling 7:15 Final Thoughts Let’s see how the Rift Zone E holds up on the trails.