Giant ATX 870 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model ATX 870
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant ATX 870 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Giant CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Butted
Aluminum
Handlebar extender Ski Bend
Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeTange BB-UN55
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant ATX 870 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Giant ATX 870

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Bright blue
Weight 25.5
Pedals detailsEXT-Pro With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant ATX 870 bike review

Giant produced the ATX 870 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $949.99.
ATX 870 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Giant Mountain bike ATX 870 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Bright blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 tires and WTB stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant CU92 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Aluminum, butted high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ATX 870 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.