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Submitted by
chris godding
a Weekend Warrior
from belwood, ontario, canada
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | guelph lake | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | cambridge cycle | | Strengths: | very very light,strong, it is the best bike ive ever owned. i have got a lot of comments. | | Weaknesses: | none so far other than my rear deraillier but thats only because I have a different one that it comes with. | | Similar Products Used: | KHS sport, kona cinder cone, kona, nunu, kona, blast, kona caldera, norco wolverine, norco scrambler norco charger, norco xc fireball, raleigh awsome, cannondale F800, cannondale F600. | | Bike Setup: | Handlebars: kore freeride (black)
Stem: axiom amobea (yellow)
grips: kona
shifters: sram 5.0 (8 speed)
Brake levers: avid sigle digit 3
headset: Aheadset
Rims: sun rhynolite (front,back)
hubs: shimano deore (black) (front,back)
Forks: rockshox judy xc (air)
tires: WTB velocial rapters 26 X 2.1
tubes: contental
crank: truvativ 5D with truvativ bashguard
chanrings: Bashguard/32/22
pedals: wellgo BMX pedals (yellow) (killers I cut my leg open 3 times now)
front changer: shimano deore
rear changer: sram 5.0 (crap broke 2 in 1 week)
casette: sram 5.0 (8 speed)
seatpost: axiom (black)
Seat: voxom racing BMX seat (yellow/black) | | Bottom Line: | you see I built this bike myself as in I put my own parts on it myself. but I bought the frame seperate it has been the best bike I have ever owned. right now I am working on getting disk brakes I am getting Sun Rhynolite rims with deore disk hubs then I will get Avid mechanical 6" disk. this bike is extremely light but wish I could try the real one with all the stock components it wold even be lighter. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Kelso | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Chain reaction | | Strengths: | Very light weight, rigid/responsive frame. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized A1 rockhopper, Klein Mantra Race | | Bike Setup: | XT cranks/rear/shifters, LX levers/VBreaks, JudyXC Air, Rhyno Lites on Deore hubs, Carbon seat post, Thermo plastic handle bars. | | Bottom Line: | I've got the last year that Giant made the ATX890 with the CL92 aluminum alloy. It's a pretty sweet frame, considering that it is just under 3pounds. I bought this after the head tube on my specialized cracked and was covered under warranty anymore. In comparison to the specialized A1 Rockhopper, the ATX890 is a huge step up (of course), it's very tight on the trails and responds to you like an obedient dog. The geometetry is awesome, keeps the back tire on the ground, doesn't bunch you up and make it hard to breath.
This is the bike I've been waiting for! If you can still find one, pick it up! Even better, pick up two! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jussi Lind
a Racer
from Tampere, Finland
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Strengths: | Fast and tricky trails, downhill, racing | | Weaknesses: | Uphills | | Bike Setup: | SRAM 9.0/7.0, RS Indy SL, Magura Brakes | | Bottom Line: | I got my ATX890 on -97 and I've been in love with it ever since. It's fast and light, the build quality and the painting of the yellow frame is suberb. Yet, I've had many other bikes after including the GIANT MCM Team.
ATX890 turned me into a real GIANT fan.
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Submitted by
Leo.T
a Racer
from Kingston, Ontario
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Conyers horse park | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Great handling in single track and
downhil | | Weaknesses: |
Formula disc brakes. hard to keep setup
SID fork hard to tune. | | Similar Products Used: |
MCM Team (carbon fiber) | | Bike Setup: |
ATX 890
SID SL
RaceFace cranks & chain rings
Formula disc brakes
Michelin Wildgripper lites | | Bottom Line: | I started the season on a MCM Team carbon fiber, I cracked the frame in 3 places during
a 12 hours of adrenilin solo race. Giant replaced the frame with ATX 890. The ATX was a
much nicer ride, the carbon is way to harsh for the Canadian shield. I found the ATX to
be great in fast single track and one of the best hardtails I've ever rode downhill.
When it came to climbing I had a hard time keeping enough wieght on the front tire.
I would highly recomend this bike to anybody that wants to have alot of fun and race. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a racer
from NJ
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Well after having this bike for 3 years it has finally gone to bike heaven. This was the first year for the frame, the year Tomac raced on it. Cracked the weld at the downtube. This was a great racing bike and i used and abused it. This bike was great in everything from going uphill, to tight singletrack to downhills. And let me tell you this that it was a very stiff bike, no flex of any kind from this bike. Well igot hooked up by Giant and recieved their new XtC frame. I have to say 2 thumbs up for Giant in taking care of me, with the help of my local bike shop. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a racer
from Micigan, US
Date Reviewed: February 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I got a 97 Tomac with XT/LX, Specialized SWorks Thermoplastic bar, Rigigta Laser wheels and Continental tyres (kick ass!!!) for $1000. This thing is a bright yellow rocket!! It rides like you think that the bike is capable of anything. I am sad to see it go with the 99 model year. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lory III
a cross-country rider
from North Vancouver
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Still going after 3 years! This frame was a factory warranty from the abomonation of the ATX780 after I shortened the top tube by 1/2. I compacted that little teeny tibu straight into it's self. They gave me the 890 after I was told they would not warratee another 780!!! The 890 has been faboulous. I ride the North Shore in Vanocuver, like a sane monkey, not the freaks you read about. I know them, they actually DO TAHT stuff, but not me. I also weight 220lbs and it now has XTR bits, and a Z2 MArz. If you can find one of these bikes do it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Yetman
a racer
from Pretoria, South Africa
Date Reviewed: November 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This has got to be the best bike ever thought of!! I have owned mine for 2 years and it hasn't given one hitch exept for punctures!! I have upgraded some parts like the derraileur to ESP 9.0 and shifters and the RS Judy SL to Indy SL because the oil cartridges kept bursting. I've raced Downhill, X-Country and slalom and it has served in all fields well, putting me first a couple of times!! Only one problem though is that the stickers arn't moulded onto the frame like the new models and peel off a bit after a couple of crashes. I've won a few nationals with it aswell and it has served me like no other bike could have!! Do your-self a favour and get one today!! actually 99999 FLAMING CHILLIS | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon boy
a cross-country rider
from Clinton, Tn
Date Reviewed: November 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned my atx 890 since feb.of 96. i bought the frame and fork for a screaming deal and loaded it up with xt parts. now here we are almost 3 years later and every time i load that bike on my rack. I think MAN OH MAN does that bike take care of me it climbs well, bombs downhill well, controls well, rides well, flys well and most importantly it crashes well. This bike has been thru alot here in the mountains of Tn thanks to me and i thank my bike so if thinking about buying a ATX 890 do it. but be careful it is easy to get attached to!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenny Butt
a cross-country rider
from St.John's, Newfoundland, CANADA
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For the most part this bike is da-bomb. The frame is superlight and tough, but I dont know what the bye's at Giant were smoking when they came up with this multi-color scheme with red electrical tape stripes. It has a great component group, full XT except for the LX f-derailleur and the LX Bottom Bracket which they hid down there hoping nobody would ever find it. My complaints would be with that half-hidious color scheme, the michelin Wildgrippers tires which are horrible for are local terrain, and the few LX parts hidden on it. Some personal complaints I have are the horrible Giant (marshmellow) grips (which I replaced with Onza Oulies), the stem which is too high with positive rise and too low with negative rise, the wellgo clipless pedals which will soon be replaced with 747's, and the RockShox Judy XC's, which are still good forks but I want BOMBERS!!. Overall, without my little preferences, this is an excellent beast which gets you from point A to point B with a kick-ass ride in between. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a weekend warrior
from Bend, OR
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It's light. It's fast. It's majorly stiff (which is both good and bad). It's too big (22 but that's my fault). It's ALUMINUM. I finally figured out that I hate aluminum bikes (they're light, they're stiff and they beat the **** out of me every time I ride one.) The AMP fork I put on it sucks. If the ride wasn't so harsh, I'd give it 4 stars, put on a better fork and keep it. Anybody want to buy it?? | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Edward
a
from Taiwan
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a good bike buy for the money IF you buy it in Taiwan with a discount as I did. You MUST add a Thudbuster Suspension Seatpost and a TriFlex Gel Seat! Another good idea is to make sure you get Mavic 121 Rims or better and a better inner tubes. Mine came installed with the bottom line headset! I would also suggest getting it with XT components and SIDS if it is in your budget. But all of the extras should come from the States. Taiwan likes to export repackaged American Technology (with corners cut - notice the cheap headset and rims) to free markets but doesn't like to import American finished products into its own closed protective local market. Retail for American imported goods is more than double. If you are in the States where I was quoted a MFG SUG list as high as $1700 there are other bikes to consider. All around it is a good frame. But if you guys out there only knew the real export price on frames you would really be shocked at the profit margins in this industry. Aside from pricing and profits you could more or less be assured of the quality of the frame built with American Materials and Technology since this Taiwan government supported industry is an integral technology and labor skill that is required to compete aggressively against America’s aerospace industry in the year 2000. Perhaps our soon to be unemployed aerospace workers and engineers who will be joining the ranks of those at the Huffy plant in Ohio, can make us all a cheaper and better American built bicycle just by the time I want to buy my next bike?Overall it is nice bike and probably the best brand name preassmbled bike an expat can buy in Taiwan with dealer and factory support available for those in the know with perserverance. If you are an expat in Taiwan it is a 5 chilies clear choice. It is hard to argue with Sram 9.0 Shifters and Magura Brakes! If you are in the States I'd have to give it at most a facesaver 4 when compared to a Cannondale, Litespeed and many others!
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Submitted by
Ben Robertson
a weekend warrior
from Taipei, Taiwan
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great bike but I don't have much to compare it to since it is my first MTB. Locally made bikes in Taiwan are about 30-50% cheaper than other places, mine was half of the above list price, and the components are almost identical. They used to sell them with the RST Mozo, the local team says this fork is actually stronger than the Manitou, but now they use the Manitou because Tomac recommended it. If I was going to buy another Taiwanese made bike I would definitely buy a Giant. GT, Specialized, and Trek all OEM here but why buy an OEM when you can get an orginal? The ATX 890 is more bike than I need right now but I'm looking forward to growing into it. In terms of bang for the buck this bike can't be beat! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bondy
a racer
from Bogota,colombia
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this bike kicks ass its so cool i have a atx890 model 97 and its the coolest bike ive ever rode specially the frame its so light and strong the components of mine rule even when doing downhill or dual the shifters let u use all the gears the magura brakes work better than anything the indy sl is super tuff and the rear dileaur is esp the front is xt ad everithing works perfect it jumps so cool and is great on the tuffest trails and down hill stuff. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Cormie
a racer
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is sweet! Everything works perfectly. The best feature is its weight. It is under twenty two lbs and feels even lighter when you are riding it. I love the raceface crank ant the SXti is the best zc fork out (next to the SID). The Sram ESP9.0 shifts awsome. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brent
a racer
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned my ATX890 for 1 month and had my first race on it at the weekend. It handles great, the faster you go the better it handles. Especially technical singletrack, it steers like it's on rails. Also great on fast downhills. I was expecting a harsher ride than my previus bike (Chrome Moly DiamondBack) but it seems to be just as comfortable. It also climbs like a rat up a drainpipe!! Only changes I have made was to install a 135mm stem and change pedals for my favourite Shimano 636's which although heavy are worth the weight. At first I was surprised at the way the Giant felt nearly the same as my 1992 Judy 95' equipped DiamondBack Axis Team (except for sharper steering). What?! 6 years of MTB evolution and it hardly seemed worth it (except for the slick shifting and plush fork). That was before I got into some highspeed singletracking and racing...I would recommend one of these to my friends...not my race opponents!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
maury manosalva arias
a cross-country rider
from bucaramanga, colombia
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
yo tengo una atx890 modelo 98, lo bueno de esta cicla es su suspension rock shox judy XC-LT, es excelente para el downhill, tiene un excelente juego de cambios Shimano XT, pero le falta el descarrilador que sea tambien XT ya que viene con LX. El peso, algo que incide, es excelente para el buen manejo de la cicla.
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Submitted by
Stuart C.
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: May 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my ATX890 as a frame and built it up with full XT, a Mozo Pro front fork, Kalloy stem and seat post, Ritchey ForceLight Bar, Mavic 517s, and Specialized Team Master/Control tyres. In one word this bike is SENSATIONAL! The CU92 AL with compression gussets make this one light and strong bike, and I have found the ride to be smooth and comfortable, not harsh like some aluminium frames can be.It cost me $2,800 AUD, but man is it worth it! There are trails that I can ride now (especially gnarly downhill sections) that I couldn't before on my old cromoly frame. The geometry of the frame is superb (probably would account for the comfortable ride) and I can see now why Tomac made this his frame of choice. Light, responsive, fast, strong, and excellent value for money.If you're looking for a hardtail that will be a cut above the rest, put this bike on your list of test rides. I can't rave enough about it, except to say that when you spend a wad of cash it's truly rewarding when the bike exceeds all your expectations.FIVE STARS JUST ISN'T ENOUGH!!!
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Submitted by
DAVE K.
a weekend warrior
from ST. JOHN'S, CANADA
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'VE HAD MY 1998 ATX 890 FOR A COUPLE MONTHS NOW AND AM PLEASED WITH THE PURCHASE. BEST BUY I COULD FIND IN OUR LIMITED LBS MARKETPLACE...THE THING LISTS FOR $1800 CDN (OR ABOUT $1300 USD) AND I PAID $1500 CDN...NOT BAD FOR A FULL XT BIKE (SAVE THE LX FRONT DERAILLEUR) WITH A DECENT ALUMINUM FRAME, JUDY XC, CLIPLESS, MAVICS WITH WTB DOUBLE-BUTTED SPOKES, MICHELIN WILDGRIPPERS, AND HIGH-END WTB SSTK SADDLE. AFTER SHORT-LISTING TREK, SCHWINN, GT, & SPECIALIZED (I HAD HOPED TO RIDE A ROCKY MOUNTAIN BUT LBS WAS JUST PICKING UP THE LINE, HAD NONE IN STOCK & I COULD WAIT NO LONGER), I FINALLY WENT WITH THE GIANT...PARTIALLY BECAUSE OF THE APPARENT VALUE...PARTIALLY BECAUSE THE LBS CARRYING THE GIANT OFFERED THE BEST SERVICE. THE ONLY THING I'VE CHANGED SO FAR HAS BEEN A LONGER STEM. HOPE THE GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION DOESN'T FADE... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Roach
a weekend warrior
from ENGLAND
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I AM AN AVID TRIALS RIDER (PLEASE SPECIFY CATARGORY ON SITE) WE ARE A MINORITY, I KNOW THE FRAME IS DESIGNED FOR XC BUT AS MARTYN HAWYES RIDES ONE I THOUGHT I'D GIVE IT A GO I HAVE IT IN THE SMALLEST SIZE POSSIBLE, KITTED OUT WITH FULL XTR MAGURA RACELINES TRIALS CHAINSET HOPE HUBS MAVIC 121'S. IT'S SORTED IT IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST MOST COMFORTABLE FRAMES I HAVE HAD IT CAINS THE CANNONDALE B900 BEAT OF THE EAST AND IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE TRIALS SPECIFIC. IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER TRIALS RIDERS OUT THERE (HIGHLY UNLIKELY) GIVE IT A GO IT WILL BE THE BEST £425 YOU WILL EVER SPEND ON AN ALI FRAME. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ugly
a weekend warrior
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike as a frame and built it with a Manitou fork and all XT components. I've been riding it for a little over a year now, and have had no problems at all. The construction is good and the frame is strong, light, and stiff. It climbs great and does a respectable job on downhill sections as well. I'm a big guy (250lbs.) and am not a finesse rider (read: brute force) so needless to say I'm impressed with its durability. The riding out here can be pretty rough, but through it all the bike has held up great. What more can I say? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nathan Forward
a cross-country rider
from Hobart, Australia
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Quite simply... the bike rocks!! Fear not 'would-be consumers' your money will be well spent. Rather than handing over a huge wad of cash for some other infeior product (that has a company more interested in spending it's dollar on eye-catching marketing and slick advertising) Giant has produced a fantastic bike. How can you go wrong when the bike has features such as the ovalised tubing and reinforced gussetts. No debate,this is a great bike at a great price. For all those naysayers, just look at Tomac, and other associated riders. The same frame (ATX890) was used for duel slalom and cross country racing (world cup). Nothing more needs to be said. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lory III
a cross-country rider
from North Shore
Date Reviewed: March 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love it! Been thru a number of others, and my friends have been riding anything I have not. The guys who flame this bike either don't ride agressive stuff or are just whistling to be cool! Thew thing hammers in the North Shore mountains and has never fallen apart or cracked, or bent. I weigh 230lbs and have stacked bad with it, and it lives!
I've had it for 2 years and replaced 6 rims, 1 rear hub & free wheel, headset, derailler's sacked (XT), and about 10,000 brake pads! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jon schanewolf
a racer
from Kings Mountain N.C.
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THIS BIKE IS A MASS PRODUCED ALUMINUM FRAME AND IS A PIECE OF JUNK THE FRAME IS NOT ALIGNED WELL OR EVEN WELDED RIGHT IN OTHER WORDS IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY BUY A CUSTOM BUILT FRAME IT DOES NOT HANDLE WELL OR CLIMB WELL FOR A RACER THIS IS NOT A GOOD BIKE FOR ENTRY LEVEL RIDING MAYBE IT WOULD BE DECENT | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew Major
a weekend warrior
from British Columbia Canada
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my '97 890 for about 7 months. It handles sweet and the components are great for the price ($2000 canadian). I find it a little stiff for some of the terrain around here and the stock Magura pads wear out quickly. Mine's equiped with a Judy XC which is better than past Judys but still licks. The stock stem is weak at best and my bike has a Club Roost I-Beam. I've equiped it with shimano a XT r-der and rapid fire rather than the gripshift. AT 24 pounds it's pretty light and Shimano DH pedals are worth the weight gain. I think it's the best bike for the money and I've looked pretty hard for a better one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a weekend warrior
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Awesome..pity some motherfuc*er stole my bike a week ago DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent paint job..light as a feather...feels like you could take off from the smallest bump....gears are superb...I loved that bike man..loved it..who the hell are these bike thieves? I'd like to tear their nuts off with a pair of plyers.....Hopefully my insurance will save the day..or else I'm going to buy a UZI 9mm and go on a destructive rampage through Sydney or turn into a 'Falling Down' character like Michael Douglas..yea that sounds like fun..watch the papers! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rafael Pena Villarreal
a cross-country rider
from Monterrey Mexico
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought this excellent bike ,and with a RST mozo make so easy downhills in carbonera Mexico, is lightweight and easy for uphills too.
with a grip shift 890 , v -brakes and clipless there is no more things to add.
If I were to buy a frame alone it would not have been my first choice, but it was a great deal for someone who needs an entry level MTB. It has good geometry and handles at least as well as any other simmilarly priced bike. If you are happy with the stock components, this bike is for you. BUT if you are planning on buying it for the frame and building it up there are better options. In the last year and a half, I have spent more replacing and upgrading the components than I origionally spent on the bike.
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Submitted by
Aaron Clausen
a racer
from Newcastle, NSW Australia
Date Reviewed: December 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had 2 ATX890 frames. The chrome 1996 version and the race yellow 1997 John Tomac replica frame. Both are extremely light (ie <3lbs) and strong. CU92 is awesome and has been used by Giant in 890's for roughly five or more years now as it is so succesful. My current JT replica 890 is running Rockshox SID's, XT groupset, syncros post and cattle prod stem, Kevlar/TI saddle, and the best tyres - WTB Velociraptors. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who wants to talk bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter P P
a racer
from Newington ,Ct
Date Reviewed: December 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a awesome bike. I had never road on a bike that is better on the uphills, corners,decents,&overall riding.The frame is a piece of art. It is put together very well and the CU92 aluminum is light and strong. I race in very intense compitition and the bike holds in there with me, to win us both a first place. I wouldn't trade my dream machine for any other bike. If anyone has any questions about the bike let me know. I'm an honest guy who says how it goes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a cross-country rider
from Rockwall,TX
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great bike for the money, I got at about $1,100 it came with LX/XT components and a Judy XC fork. I've owned it for about a year and a half now, and have managed to breake seats, pedals, derailiers, and god knows how many wheels (I now run a set of crosslands, and though they cost half as much as my bike it's self orrigionally cost they were well worth it). Amazingly enough the frame is in good condition. If I were to buy a frame alone it would not have been my first choice, but it was a great deal for someone who needs an entry level MTB. It has good geometry and handles at least as well as any other simmilarly priced bike. If you are happy with the stock components, this bike is for you. BUT if you are planning on buying it for the frame and building it up there are better options. In the last year and a half, I have spent more replacing and upgrading the components than I origionally spent on the bike.4 STARS because it has a lot of bang for the buck, I didn't give it five because for just a little more buck, you can get a lot more bang. And the stock seat realllly hurts. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
peter
a cross-country rider
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the ATX 890 with XT and Indy SL's. It is really fast both uphill and down. The Maguras go off. John, I hope you did design this bike and I sincerely hope it is not the last. Smooth ride!! I did have a SUPERCALIBER. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rich
a cross-country rider
from denton,tx
Date Reviewed: October 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
my 18 sure rides alot better and feels more comfortable since i put a longer stem
on it(135mm 6 degree). the 120mm that came with it was to short and made the
bike ride kinda funky. it really rocks now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: October 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My ATX890 was the deal of the century - my brother was an industry rep and got me the 1995 model for $485. Mine is the mostly LX bike with the Marzocchi air/oil fork. The frame is great - it has the smoothness and handling of my steel Fisher and is as light as my brother's Cannondale. CU-92 is Giant's name for 6013-T6 and if you look at the new Trek welded aluminum (6013) bikes with the wishbone rear stays, you'll see that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. As an engineer, I can tell you that the fatigue and elongation properties of 6013-T6 will help my bike outlast any Cannondale (6061-T6) or Easton (7000 series Al) bike. The STX brakes and Marzocchi fork are limiting the capabilities of my frame (my little brother has an ATX880 that he upgraded with a Judy and V-brakes and it is awesome) but I'll upgrade when I start racing again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Maher
a weekend warrior
from Perth,WA Australia
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Ijust bought this GIANT Boulder 880 and it is an excellent bike with alloy hubs and other bits. It has a 24 in. frame and 26in. wheels. Ride one!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Maher
a weekend warrior
from Perth,WA Australia
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Ijust bought this GIANT Boulder 880 and it is an excellent bike with alloy hubs and other bits. It has a 24 in. frame and 26in. wheels. Ride one!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason S
a racer
from B.C Canada
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought this bike and it rocks i dont know of any bike in this price range that kicks ass so much . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a weekend warrior
from Marin County,CA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought the Giant ATX 880 18in. frame (which identical to the 890) and had it built up to my specs. I got full LX, an INDY SL, Avid Single Didgit 20's and speed dial levers, and Specialized Strong Arm Cranks for 755$-Thanks to the guys at MIKES BIKES in San Rafael. I haven't ridden it that much and I can already tell that it is one of the best bikes around. The frame is extremely stiff and responsive. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeremy Crane
a cross-country rider
from East Lansing, MI
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own this bike and i ride it to hell and halfway back. it LOVE it. the LX
brakes were kind of weak and i am upgrading so i got an XTR brakeset. i also
got an XTR rear derailler and skewers. next i will get XTR cranks and BB. i
have the time atac carbon pedals and bontrager bar ends. it is a real machine. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony Rush
a cross-country rider
from Melbourne Australia
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have just purchased a Team Issue ATX 890 fram and built it up with XT components. This is the lightest front suspension bike I have ever ridden and it is one of the strongest as well. The riders positon is fantastic and it loves to ride vast distances both on and off road. A great bike!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Cox
a weekend warrior
from Lisarow, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a ATX890 Frameset and have gradually built up what I reckon is a reasonable bike. Most of the drivetrain is LX except for CODA 501M Cranks, XTR BB. It has Velocity Deep V's with Velociraptor Tyres. The only deficient part of the bike is the RST381 forks which will be replaced shortly with RST Mozo Pros or XLs. Overall I think the GIANT ATX890 frame is brilliant. It is lightweight and well built. The angles are great for tight singletrack. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Bergen
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My ATX 890 is generally superb. However, I'm not entirely satisfied with the frame geometry--the 18 frame does not seem to accomodate my 5' 11' frame all that well. I've experimented with moving the seat position back and forth, as well as various stem angles; still, the bar feels a little close for my liking.
Other than that, a great bike, especially for steep climbs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Tomac
a downhiller
from ca
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I'd rather be riding a Huffy! This bike blows compared to my Huffy!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Real John Tomac!!
a racer
from ca
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Who is the prick that thinks he may speak for me?? (see below...) Uh, I like t he bike.JT | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Tomac
a racer
from Durango Colorado USA
Date Reviewed: June 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I haven't broken a frame since I left Raleigh for Giant. Of course I am a pro racer who gets his bike worked on after every race, but durability is durability. To all you wusses who talk about breaking frames, bottom bracket spindles, crankarms, etc.; that is why you aren't racing. You can't win a race if you crash all over the place and abuse your equipment. Losers will always blame the equipment. Quote me on that! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from East Lansing, MI
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got my ATX890 some time ago. Loved the fit and handling, and the price/performance ratio couldn't be beat (and I looked at a *lot* of bikes). Only changes I've made to the bike were adding XT-V brakes, a USE shok post,
and a Conti Navigator Pro/Cross Country tire set. Now I'm convinced I'll kill myself on this bike, 'cuz it handles so well I'm probably riding way beyond
my skill level, but hey, it just flat out reduced my fear level by an order
of magnitude. I know aluminum frames will probably all eventually fail
(when compared to chromo), but the warranty (lifetime) seems to take some
of that worry away. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
race fred
a racer
from SF,CA. USA
Date Reviewed: May 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
after a month the frame cracked !!!!!!! now i have an Y bike. actual -10 stars | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J.R.
a cross-country rider
from Winkler MB, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought an ATX890 last year at a bike show. I didn't even have to
test drive in order to know it was a quality bike. The welding was very
clean and had very good dimentions. In the last year I have rode this bike
into the ground. It still shines like any show room bike, but with a few
more scratches. I have run the thing into brick wall and knee high stumps
and this thing does not die. The components last forever, in fact i have
only had to replace 6 tubes, a couple tires and do a bit of derailer work.
The one definate need for this bike is Bar ends.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Weber
a cross-country rider
from VT USA
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got it as a frameset and builtit up with XT, Mavic 221, Mach 5 SX fork. It really handles and accellerates well. Top tube is to short on 20.5 size that I have, could be .25 to .5 inches longer, but a 150mm 6 degree stem and the seat pushed all the way back provided a perfect fit(reach,knees to pedal axle climbing and all). Downhill and singletrack is awsome and really can't be believed. I love it.......... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
victor
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike three months ago - reason - value for money, CU92, fully active and it looks good. Until now, no major complaints except the RST rear shock, damping too slow and non-adjustable. It even survived an eight feet crash, only the seat was slightly bent, and I had bruises on both my hands and ankles. For full report on this bike go to my homepage http://www.geocities.com/WallStreet/Floor/2890/bike.html | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Deni Bopper
a cross-country rider
from Catalina Island
Date Reviewed: March 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just simply the best bike for the money !!!!
Light - Fast - Good Looking - Comfortable - Lifetime Warranty - and it is really cool to chase buffalo on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe
a cross-country rider
from Eagle River, Alaska
Date Reviewed: March 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The ATX890 sounds great but out of my price range. Can anyone out there tell me about the ATX880? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tango Rose
a weekend warrior
from So-Cal
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The ATX 890 does have a few things that would make it a nicer bike - BUT when one considers value for the buck they just end up being items that are not worth mentioning. The $770 price I paid for mine is just outstanding. I mean Alu Frame, LX/XT Components, JudyXC, Sub 25 pounds - for less than a grand. You would have to look real hard to find a better deal. I donÕt think one could even come close to the quality of this bike for 3 to 4 hundred bucks more. I have about a hundred miles on mine and could not be happier. It rides like a dream - Climbs well - Fast on Descents - Brakes Predictably - The ATX890 just plan smokes. I have to hold back to stay with my friends on the trail - before I used to have to work hard just to keep up. They still have a few at SuperGo in Santa Monica. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
acid burn
a cross-country rider
from usa 12th state
Date Reviewed: February 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
nice but cold use an update of fork | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pascal
a racer
from
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought this bike in August and I think it's one HELL of a bike good frame components are excellent espescial;y Tomac's same frame awesome and light with those sweet Judy'z and XT components | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard Anthony Perez
a weekend warrior
from Fort Worth Texas
Date Reviewed: February 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my ATX 890 in Junuary and have hit most of the local trails with big smiles ever since. This bike can really jam! It climbs hills like going over ant mounds. So what is this CU-92 anyway? Whatever it is, it's light! I've only added some Profile bar ends, Salsa Cro-Mo stem and Nashbar clipless pedals(I'm on a budget). The whole bike with added stuff only came out to about 1100 bucks. I plan on joining my college's mtn. bike team pretty soon. I think I'll be able to hang with these guys now that I have a decent bike. My previous(and still used) 32lb clunker was great for riding to school, but wore me out on the trails. The ATX 890 is an impressor! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith Morehouse
a racer
from Tx.
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got one of the ATX890RS's when they first came out. I prefer riding a small frame and got a 16.
Currently I have mine equipped with Curve cantis, LX shifters and XT derailluers
. I got rid of the Gripshift due to difficulty with shifting in muck. As for
racing it's the best. I've put in two full seasons of racing and have yet to
have any problems that I did'nt create. My only complaint is the seatpost
clamp. It's slipped since I got it out of the box. If anyone knows of a good
model of 30.4 seatposts please e-mail me.
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Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from TX
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bot 890 for 999.00. Made a great deal on upgrade to XT shifters and V-Brakes. Got computer and bar ends thrown in for free. Added Richey pedals. For around 1200.00 I have a great new bike. I was thinking of buying a Living-X because of the price but I have to say that if you have a good shop in your area (Wheels in Motion-Arlinton, TX) it pays to shop at home. This bike is killer. its light and fast. On top of a great bike for a great price I now receive a 20% discount on all my acc. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Hastings
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the frame to build up this winter. has been a great experience. The frame has great workmanship considering the cost around 300$ dollars. I filled it out with full XT and manitou front end. It rides great and I have beat the hell out of it on some crazy single track. I would recommend this fram to anyone who wants a light I am a bad ass frame. GIANT START MAKING THIS PUPPY IN THE GOOD-O-USA already. Love the bike but wish it was made in cali... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a racer
from Ringwood, N.J.
Date Reviewed: January 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 96, ATX 890 in October of 95 as a frame only and built the bike from there on. I have had a whole season of racing on the frame and to tell you the truth I was not dissapointed at all. I love the frame and is probably one of the best frames out there for $350.00 ,if you are looking for a racing steed,I would start write here. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Clausen
a racer
from Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 96 model 890 and have upgraded it a fair bit. It now runs a Blue velocity deep V rear rim, 97 model XT rear cluster, titanium/kevlar serfas saddle, VP clipless pedals, etc.
I think the frame is rad and pretty light, great value for the cash.
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Submitted by
D. Clement
a weekend warrior
from Palos Verdes - California
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
First of all I would like to thank Steve for his remarks. I went to Supergo as he advised and fell in love with the ATX890. As I only have about 30 miles on it I will save most of my evaluation for another time. However at this point I must say that I am very pleased. I think the at the cost there is no better deal in Calif. I paid a bit less but did not get the V-Brakes. Also did not Upgrade the Judy XC with speed springs. (Steve if you are out there I would love to hear hou you like the brakes). I took the bike stright from the showroom floor to the trail. I preformed just great - As this is my first Alu frame I was a bit concerned that it would be too stiff.It wasn't - loved the on fast fire road decents. Sweeping corners were very predictable. Loved the way it climbed - very light and stiff going uphill. My 20 inch framed bike weighed in at 25 1/4 lbs. stight out of the box. At this point I am very happy - This is a better bike than I ever thought I could afford. Very Awesome Price - Very Awesome bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a
from So Cal
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just picked up a closeout 96MY ATX890 and whoo yeah, what a bike.
THE GOOD: It's more bike than I really need. The XT derailleurs, Gripshift 800X, Judy XC Fork, Alcoa frame and upgraded Avid 3.0 V-brakes are awesome--all for about $900.
THE BAD: The frame is not made by an American worker.
THE UGLY: Remnants of the Canti brake hangers remain, plus too many damn stickers.P.S. If you live in the Los Angeles area, check out Supergo in Santa Monica. The sales staff and mechanics are friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgable, plus their prices are excellant! I don't know how this bike rates against other $1200-$1500 bikes, but at $900, it can't be beat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lory
a weekend warrior
from Deep Cove, B.C.
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I upgraded courtesy Giant, `cause I compacted the top tube on my ATX780.
Yeh, Giant actually gave me this frame for $50Cdn. I love the climb and
descent equally, we ride in VERY nasty mucky mud. I got the thing with
it's off the rack LX/XT gruppo, except for the damn X-ray's paired for
some insane reason with the XT???? My gortex cable fixed that right up
though. I would recommend this toughy for anyone who wants to thrash a bike and
have it come out alive... the frame anyway. I weigh 220lbs and have
replaced both front and rear hoops with Rhino Lites, one LX freehub body, \
OH yeah! I ride rigid.. that is... no suspension at all, and I STILL love
the bike... I guess they softened the dreaded aluminum ride. - 4.7stars | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dano
a weekend warrior
from manhattan, ks
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Lightweight and stiff CU92 tubing with perfect geometry for 300 bucks (frame). You can't beat it. As a bonus, you get a replaceable rear der. hanger. I bought the frame from a local shop and built it up last summer. The ride is great and I've had no probs w/ it. The only gripe I have is the enormous amount of decals plastered all over it. I painstakingly peeled off 19, including two very cheesey J.T. signitures. Need a great frame for a little cash and don't mind supporting our oriental pals? This is it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Gilmore
a cross-country rider
from Plymouth, Michigan
Date Reviewed: January 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the ATX890 a week ago and it is the best bike on the market today.
The frame, shox, and lightness make it a great bike. The bike handles well in all
terrain. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin Heald
a weekend warrior
from Logan, Utah
Date Reviewed: December 26, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I absolutely love my 890. I have a Manitou Mach 5sx shock, Spin wheels, XT v brakes with XTR levers, XT rear derailleur, sachs new succes front, and x-ray shifters. The bike works perfectly and I am always completely confident that it can take any punishment I give it. I love how the Xray/XT combination works. Even in mud so thick my wheels wouldnt spin, the shifting was flawless. Awesome bike. | | Overall Rating: |
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