The Stinson was the flagship portable model, named after Stinson Beach, CA – a nod to its relaxed, go-anywhere attitude.
While the Sutra catered to the touring crowd, the 1998 catalogue is most famous for introducing the Team Titanium. marin catalogue 1998 portable
This was the "halo bike" of the year. Marin had been experimenting with titanium (Ti) for a few years, but the 1998 catalogue solidified their commitment to the metal. The Stinson was the flagship portable model, named
alongside the Ti bikes, the catalogue showcased the Pine Mountain. As one of the last great steel rigid bikes before suspension took over completely, the Pine Mountain represented the ultimate reliable steel steed. For a rider looking for a bike that could be easily mounted on a car rack or carried up apartment stairs ("portable" by weight standards), the Pine Mountain was a hero model. alongside the Ti bikes, the catalogue showcased the
As described in the 1998 owner’s manual insert:
Note: The 1998 portable range did not fold the handlebars or stem independently – the stem simply telescoped down.