Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 50977
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Giant |
| Model | ATX 980 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 50977 |
| Original MSRP | $1,300.00 |
| Colors | Blue/yellow fade |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | 27.6 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | Giant CU-92 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | RST RK-9, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 24/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Giant EXT-TEC, alloy w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Giant butted alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Hsin Lung alloy |
| Saddle | Tioga Multicontrol |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-248, 30.8 mm diameter |
| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 591.8 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.3° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.2° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1077 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.