Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1997 Giant ATX 970
Value Guide market data · 1997 Giant ATX 970
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Price over time - 1997 Giant ATX 970
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All ATX model years
2022$493 - $572▼ 58% vs. 1997
2021UnavailableOther model year
2020$446 - $518▼ 62% vs. 1997
2019$442 - $513▼ 62% vs. 1997
2018$428 - $497▼ 63% vs. 1997
2017$405 - $470▼ 65% vs. 1997
2016$428 - $497▼ 63% vs. 1997
2015$419 - $486▼ 64% vs. 1997
1999$3,720 - $4,320▲ 220% vs. 1997
1998$2,139 - $2,484▲ 84% vs. 1997
1997$1,163 - $1,350Currently viewing1996$755 - $877▼ 35% vs. 19971994$651 - $756▼ 44% vs. 19971993$744 - $864▼ 36% vs. 19971997 ATX 970 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Giant ATX 970 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Giant CU92 aluminum, butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Indy C
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- RST 22, 3.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Giant ATX 970
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC/Alivio
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Cyclone aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-243, 30.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Royal
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Direct Connect aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset TA-3
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- Rigida Norma, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 1.95inch Maxxis Helter, Rear: 26 x 1.95inch Maxxis Skelter
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Giant EXT-Tec aluminum w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Bone/ball burnished, cobalt kandy/ball burnished
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29.25
- 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.