Giant ATX 870 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model ATX 870
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant ATX 870 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 274A Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Giant CU-92 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGiant Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant ATX 870 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Giant ATX 870

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - Blue and merlot fade
- ball-burnished and purple fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals details Alloy With Clips & Straps
Giant EXT-TEC
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Hovercraft
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Giant ATX 870 bike review

Giant produced the ATX 870 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $860.00.
ATX 870 bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Giant Mountain bike ATX 870 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Blue and merlot fade and ball-burnished and purple fade .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Chang Star 274A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant CU-92 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Giant alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ATX 870 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Giant, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.