Giant ATX 980 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Giant
Model ATX 980
First production 1996
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
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
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 Butted 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 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant ATX 980 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Giant ATX 980

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Blue and yellow fade
Weight 27.6
Pedals details Alloy With Clips & Straps
Giant EXT-TEC
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
RST RK-9
Saddle seatTioga Multicontrol
Seat post extension 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


Giant ATX 980 bike review

Giant produced the ATX 980 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,300.00.
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 Blue and yellow 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 Zac 19, 32-hole. Giant equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Giant used Giant CU-92 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Giant butted alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this ATX 980 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 24/32/42 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 STX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.