The true bikes from the 1998 catalogue are the sub-25 lb rigid builds. These were the bikes Marin designed for the commuter who hit trails on the weekend. The catalogue copy reads: "Designed to be portable—lift it with one hand, ride it with no fear."
: The vanguard of Marin's full-suspension offerings, these bikes utilized single-pivot rear suspension designs pioneered in part by British engineer Jon Whyte. marin catalogue 1998 portable
Whether you are looking for the exact crankset that came stock on a Team Titanium or trying to identify the original Manitou fork travel on a Shoreline Trail, this document is the ultimate blueprint. If you are hunting for one of these bikes, let me know: The true bikes from the 1998 catalogue are