Giant ATX 870 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Giant |
| Model | ATX 870 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Giant ATX 870 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)- 14.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)- 21.5 (inches)- 23.5 (inches) / 59.69 (cm)- 23.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT KevlarFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Shimano STX-RC Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeRigida Norma |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | ButtedGiant CU92 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Giant ATX 870 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy XC |
Other Specs of Giant ATX 870
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished and blue slate fade- green kandy |
| Weight | 26.3 |
| Pedals details | Giant EXT-Comp Aluminum With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-243 |
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Giant ATX 870 bike review
Giant produced the ATX 870 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,029.95.ATX 870 bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches), 21.5 (inches) and 23.5 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike ATX 870 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and blue slate fade and green kandy .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Edge kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Rigida Norma, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX 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 870 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Direct Connect aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/34/42 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 Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.