VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Giant ATX 890

Velopedia Archive ID 62549

Overview

Model year1997
BrandGiant
ModelATX 890
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62549
Original MSRP$2,059.95
ColorsYellow
Sizes14.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23.5"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialGiant CU92 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-701 w/titanium axle clipless

Brakes

BrakesMagura Race-Line HS33 brakes, Magura Race-Line levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDirect Connect aluminum
SaddleTioga Multicontrol
SeatpostTahoma DP 310, 30.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Edge kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71.3°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1038.9 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 August 24, 2026.