I bought this bike last year for around $1300 cdn. I can honestly say that it is the best bike for it's value. No other bike compares when it comes to price VS.
componets. The only throw back is the LX V's, I hate'em. Oh yeah and there is NO 98' 880 from Giant. I suggest it if you can find it !

I bought my 880 for $595 (used), and I have had both Marin, and Specialized. This bike blows the Marin Indian Fire Trail away, ans seems on an even keel with my M2 Team Edition Specialized, if not even better for one quarter the price. Last bike I'll need for awhile.

Incredible Bike, Very Strong

This is an amazing Bike. I purchased 2 years ago for 700 and it was only riden once or twice. Mint condition just like it was out of the box. This bike does all the work for you on the trail, extremly fast bike. Well worth spending the money on. Great Bike.

It really looks good, the brakes are great(magura),the xt/Lx works very good. It weights just 12,7 kilo's.
The front suspension is one of the best (judy )

Giant should not place suntour pedals on such a bike.
In Holland the "top"giant bikes are expensive. I paid 2500 Dutch guldens = 1250 dollar.

I am from Holland and I think my bike is different from the usa atx880(I found that when I was looking on the giant site and I found some differences between the usa- and europe Giant bikes!)
I am biking two or three times a week(I also have a TREK USA racebike) I am treating my giant as if it is my little baby. Giant has placed a great bike on the market with the atx880! The steering qualities are top! I think that this bike is meant for serious mtb- users, who are wishing for the best all over their bike(brakes,gear,suspension). I think it's not a good idea to use this bike for downhilling, because it has no rear suspension.
One thing is for sure: BIKERS RULE THE WORLD!!!!

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I've used a atx 840 and this one is absolutely stronger,faster,etc.The atx880 is not comparable with the 840

My race season has just finished here and I have tio say that I was really happy with my bike. As I've seen with other reviews here.....the brake set up are shite and as disc breaks become cheaper this would be the best solution. I'm contantly changing the cables for both brakes and gears. but other wise no probles. Mine came with RST mozo Pro shocks and they cracked after a year and a half ! Poor choice Giant! Also the Mavic 220's didn't cope with a an 85kg rider doing the usually training rides with nothing extreme asked of them. 2nd poor choice giant. But the frame and the size 21 inches was just great for me and my intor to racing. I will be upgrading to the XTC series though in December but I'll still keep the 880 in prime nick for good traing and hill bashing.

The Giant ATX 880 is a great bike for the price. I bought my Giant back in '97 and have been bombing hills ever since. No problems so far, except for my brakes wearing out (whcih I replaced with Shimano LX V-brakes) and my rear shifter gear cable fraying out. She is one of the sweetest looking bikes around, also (red on chrome). Keep it rockin' Giant! Hey, and I only paid 9 bills for this monster. Crash hard yo!

This bike rocks!

Very strong and light - takes a real beating and holds up well - good balance of suspension

Top bike which has saved me from making a fool of myself more than once; works well with the panaracers, can handle severe conditions without too much complaint

This bikes is very good as it comes too price vs components, BUT... this bike in his largest model even ,is too small for someone who measures 1m90cm.

Giant must join the european market with larger bikes in every model!!!

Giant makes their bikes too smal for taller people.

This bike is amazing! I picked it up in near-mint condition from a friend last summer for a little over 400 bills. Since then I have thrown just about anything you could imagine at it, and it still comes back ready for more.It came with all Shimano LX components, which I have no complaints about, a Quadra 21R w/ Speed Springs, which give me the perfect amount of rebound for the type of riding I do in Central PA, an amazingly resiliant frame that, despite some chipped paint, has been through everything, and much, much more that I can't list here. My only prob was that it came with the WORST brake pads ever - Shimano LX. They virtually melted at the first sign of moisture, but have since been replaced with Kool Stops.Instead of looking for a new bike this spring, I'm just putting that money towards upgrading my baby. By far, the Giant ATX 880 is the best bang for your buck!

I have a chance to buy a Giant ATX 880 for $400. Been in the garage, looks new.
Is this a good price? I've been looking at G. Fisher's and Treks.