Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1996 Giant Animator
Previous used estimate
$39 - $40
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 1996 Giant Animator
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All Animator model years
2023Unavailable
2022$102 - $105▲ 162% vs. 1996
2021$98 - $101▲ 152% vs. 1996
2020$105 - $108▲ 170% vs. 1996
2019$86 - $88▲ 120% vs. 1996
2018$74 - $76▲ 90% vs. 1996
2017$68 - $70▲ 75% vs. 1996
2016$64 - $66▲ 65% vs. 1996
2015$66 - $68▲ 70% vs. 1996
2014$62 - $64▲ 59% vs. 1996
2010$66 - $68▲ 70% vs. 1996
1997$35 - $36▼ 10% vs. 19961996$39 - $40Currently viewingCompare Animator models
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Giant Animator value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Kids
- Component Rims
- Steel, 24-hole
- Product Family
- Animator
- Component Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
- Component Tires
- 16inch Kenda K-52
- Component Pedals
- Resin
- Component Saddle
- Giant
- Component Headset
- 1inch Tien Hsin TH-404
- Component Brakeset
- Coaster brake
- Component Cassette
- 1-speed, 18 teeth
- Component Crankset
- 1-piece 4 1/2inch, 36 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-06, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
- Component Handlebar
- BMX steel
- Component Extensions
- Not applicable
- Component Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Component Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Component Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Component Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Component Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Component Component Group
- Not applicable
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Giant
- Component Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Rims
- Steel, 24-hole
- Tires
- 16inch Kenda K-52
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Brakeset
- Coaster brake
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece 4 1/2inch, 36 teeth
- Pedals
- Resin
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-06, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
- Saddle
- Giant
- Handlebar
- BMX steel
- Extensions
- Not applicable
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch Tien Hsin TH-404
- Cassette
- 1-speed, 18 teeth
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.