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| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Giant |
| Model | ATX 970 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 67904 |
| Original MSRP | $974.95 |
| Colors | Bone/ball burnished, cobalt kandy/ball burnished |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small |
| Weight | 29.25 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Giant CU92 aluminum, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy C |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | RST 22, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano STX-RC/Alivio |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Cyclone aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-20, 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 | Selle Royal |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-243, 30.8 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Rigida Norma, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Helter, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Skelter |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 561.3 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.1° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.2° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 370.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1010.9 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 24, 2026.