Giant ATX 980 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model ATX 980
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Giant ATX 980 Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
Giant CU92 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDirect Connect Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Giant ATX 980 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 Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy C

Other Specs of Giant ATX 980

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Ball burnished slate fade
- black and ball burnished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsGiant EXT-Pro Aluminum With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
RST 53
Saddle seatSelle Royal With Chromoly Rails
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


Giant ATX 980 bike review

Giant produced the ATX 980 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,519.95.
ATX 980 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Giant Mountain bike ATX 980 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished slate fade and black and ball burnished .
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 Mavic 220, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX 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 980 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Direct Connect aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 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.