VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Giant ATX 870

Velopedia Archive ID 54195

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelATX 870
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID54195
Original MSRP$860.00
ColorsBlue/merlot fade, ball-burnished/purple fade
Sizes13.5", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight26.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialGiant CU-92 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano Alivio MC12-C RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsGiant EXT-TEC, alloy w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Chang Star 274A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarGiant alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Hovercraft
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 30.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.