Giant ATX 970 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model ATX 970
First production 1998
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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Shimano STX 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) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsLPD 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
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 24/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant ATX 970 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Giant ATX 970

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - Lime and mango
- navy blue and mango
Weight 29.0
Pedals detailsEXT-tec With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
RST 22
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant ATX 970 bike review

Giant produced the ATX 970 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $949.99.
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 Lime and mango and navy blue and mango .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano STX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used LPD 6061 T6 aluminum 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 Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 24/32/42 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 STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.