Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1996 Giant ATX 970
Value Guide market data · 1996 Giant ATX 970
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Price over time - 1996 Giant ATX 970
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All ATX model years
2022$493 - $572▼ 35% vs. 1996
2021UnavailableOther model year
2020$446 - $518▼ 41% vs. 1996
2019$442 - $513▼ 41% vs. 1996
2018$428 - $497▼ 43% vs. 1996
2017$405 - $470▼ 46% vs. 1996
2016$428 - $497▼ 43% vs. 1996
2015$419 - $486▼ 45% vs. 1996
1999$3,720 - $4,320▲ 393% vs. 1996
1998$2,139 - $2,484▲ 183% vs. 1996
1997$1,163 - $1,350▲ 54% vs. 19961996$755 - $877Currently viewing1994$651 - $756▼ 14% vs. 19961993$744 - $864▼ 1% vs. 19961996 ATX 970 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1996 Giant ATX 970 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded steel
- Frame Tubing Material
- 4130 chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- RST 381
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- RST RK-9, 3.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Giant ATX 970
- Component Group
- Shimano STX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400
- Crankset
- Shimano STX, 24/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Chang Star 274AG levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-242, 30.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle San Marco Fox
- Handlebar
- Giant Alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Kalloy
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Weinmann Zac 19, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-857 Hammer, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Kenda K-867 Anvil
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Giant EXT-III w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Blue/yellow fade, silver
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 30.4
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.