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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 SkelterFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Maxxis Helter |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio LeversShimano Alivio M-System 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-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethCyclone Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Giant ATX 970
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Bone and ball burnished- cobalt kandy and ball burnished |
| Weight | 29.25 |
| Pedals details | Giant EXT-Tec Aluminum With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelRST 22 |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-243 |
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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.