Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Giant
1998 Giant ATX 970
Value Guide market data · 1998 Giant ATX 970
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Price over time - 1998 Giant ATX 970
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All ATX model years
2022$493 - $572▼ 77% vs. 1998
2021UnavailableOther model year
2020$446 - $518▼ 79% vs. 1998
2019$442 - $513▼ 79% vs. 1998
2018$428 - $497▼ 80% vs. 1998
2017$405 - $470▼ 81% vs. 1998
2016$428 - $497▼ 80% vs. 1998
2015$419 - $486▼ 80% vs. 1998
1999$3,720 - $4,320▲ 74% vs. 1998
1998$2,139 - $2,484Currently viewing
1997$1,163 - $1,350▼ 46% vs. 19981996$755 - $877▼ 65% vs. 19981994$651 - $756▼ 70% vs. 19981993$744 - $864▼ 65% vs. 19981998 ATX 970 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 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
- LPD 6061 T6 aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou Spyder R
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- RST 22, 3.5inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Giant ATX 970
- Component Group
- Shimano STX
- Shift Levers
- Shimano STX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano STX, 24/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Tange BB-UN55
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano STX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.8mm diameter
- Saddle
- WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- Aluminum
- Handlebar Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tioga TG
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
- Rims
- WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB Primal Raptor
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- EXT-tec w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Lime/mango, navy blue/mango
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Aluminum, ski bend
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29
- 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.