Marin’s hardtails in 1998 were categorized by frame material, with a heavy emphasis on Tange Chromoly steel and 7000-series aluminum. MTB Kataloge Team Marin:
The 1998 Marin Portable Range represents an ambitious but short-lived attempt to bring Marin’s off-road heritage into the urban folding bike market. While not as compact or refined as European folders, the Stinson and Larkspur offered something unique: a small-wheel bike that didn’t feel small or fragile. For collectors and vintage commuter enthusiasts, these models are quirky time capsules of late-90s cycling culture. marin catalogue 1998 portable
full-suspension designs. Below are key highlights from that year's lineup: Team Marin Marin’s hardtails in 1998 were categorized by frame