Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 60557
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Giant |
| Model | ATX 840 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 60557 |
| Original MSRP | $679.95 |
| Colors | Ball burnished/ti ano fade, black kandy |
| Sizes | 14.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5" |
| Weight | 26.7 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy C |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Alivio/AceraX |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio, 22/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Giant EXT-Tec aluminum w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset TA-3 |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Direct Connect aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo Crossbow |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-242, 30.8 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano AceraX/silent clutch |
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| Rims | Weinmann 519, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-857 Hammer, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-867 Anvil |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 556.3 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 25, 2026.