Giant ATX 970 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model ATX 970
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant ATX 970 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Skelter
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Helter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rigida Norma
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Giant CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset TA-3

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-20
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Cyclone Aluminum
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant ATX 970 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Giant ATX 970

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Available colors - Bone and ball burnished
- cobalt kandy and ball burnished
Weight 29.25
Pedals detailsGiant EXT-Tec Aluminum With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
RST 22
Saddle seatSelle Royal
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Giant ATX 970 bike review

Giant produced the ATX 970 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $974.95.
ATX 970 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Giant Mountain bike ATX 970 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bone and ball burnished and cobalt kandy and ball burnished .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Helter tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida Norma, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant CU92 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ATX 970 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Direct Connect aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-20 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.