. Often remembered for its distinctive Californian aesthetic and naming conventions based on local trails, the 1998 lineup balanced legendary hardtails like the Team Marin with innovative full-suspension designs like the Mount Vision The Evolution of the 1998 Lineup
The flagship steel racing rig. Built with triple-butted Tange Prestige tubing, it featured a beautiful matte finish and a Shimano Deore XT/LX drivetrain. marin catalogue 1998 portable
Linear-pull rim brakes () completely dominated the catalogue. Disc brakes were still a rare, expensive luxury relegated to downhill-specific rigs. Cockpit marin catalogue 1998 portable
Looking through the 1998 portable catalogue provides a perfect snapshot of the component wars of the late 90s. Component Category 1998 Catalogue Highlights marin catalogue 1998 portable