Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Giant ATX 970

Velopedia Archive ID 79397

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Giant
Model	ATX 970
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	79397
Original MSRP	$949.99
Colors	Lime/mango, navy blue/mango
Sizes	Large, medium, small
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	LPD 6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Answer Manitou Spyder R
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	RST 22, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano STX top-swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Shimano STX, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Tange BB-UN55
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	EXT-tec w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano STX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Aluminum, ski bend
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims	WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	556.3 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 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 September 30, 2026.