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1996 Giant ATX 990

Velopedia Archive ID 58574

Overview

Model year1996
BrandGiant
ModelATX 990
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID58574
Original MSRP$1,895.00
ColorsBlue/yellow fade
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight26.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialGiant CU-92 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockNoleen, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsGiant EXT-Comp, alloy w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Tioga BL-1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset
HandlebarGiant butted alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung alloy
SaddleTioga Multicontrol
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 30.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho K kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube591.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1077 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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