Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant Animator
Previous used estimate
$35 - $36
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 1997 Giant Animator
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Price over time - 1997 Giant Animator
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All Animator model years
2023Unavailable
2022$102 - $105▲ 192% vs. 1997
2021$98 - $101▲ 180% vs. 1997
2020$105 - $108▲ 200% vs. 1997
2019$86 - $88▲ 145% vs. 1997
2018$74 - $76▲ 111% vs. 1997
2017$68 - $70▲ 94% vs. 1997
2016$64 - $66▲ 83% vs. 1997
2015$66 - $68▲ 89% vs. 1997
2014$62 - $64▲ 77% vs. 1997
2010$66 - $68▲ 89% vs. 19971997$35 - $36Currently viewing1996$39 - $40▲ 11% vs. 1997Compare Animator models
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant Animator value depends on condition, original build, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
- Category
- Kids
- Component Hubs
- Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
- Component Rims
- Steel, 28-hole
- Product Family
- Animator
- Component Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
- Component Tires
- 16 x 1.75inch Cheng Shin Comp III type
- Component Pedals
- Resin
- Component Headset
- 1inch steel
- Component Brakeset
- Coaster brake
- Component Cassette
- 1-speed, 18 teeth
- Component Crankset
- 1-piece 4inch, 32 teeth
- Component Seatpost
- Pillar
- Component Handlebar
- 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, unicrown crown
- Component Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Component Bb Shell Width
- American 24tpi
- Component Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Component Component Group
- Not applicable
- Component Fork Brand Model
- Giant
- Component Frame Construction
- Welded
- Component Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Frame Construction
- Welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Giant
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
- Hubs
- Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
- Rims
- Steel, 28-hole
- Tires
- 16 x 1.75inch Cheng Shin Comp III type
- 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 4inch, 32 teeth
- Pedals
- Resin
- BB Shell Width
- American 24tpi
- Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
- Seatpost
- Pillar
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Extensions
- Not applicable
- Handlebar Stem
- Steel
- Headset
- 1inch steel
- 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.