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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 KevlarFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220 |
| 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 Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy C |
Other Specs of Giant ATX 980
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished slate fade- black and ball burnished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Giant EXT-Pro Aluminum With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelRST 53 |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal With Chromoly Rails |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-243 |
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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.