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Trek 520 (2019)

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Trek 520 specs

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Trek 520 is a steel touring bike made for the open road. It’s the longest-running model in our lineup, and it’s built to carry you and your gear on your longest journeys. Rack and fender mounts, a wide range of gearing for climbing, and a stable touring geometry make it the perfect choice for loaded multi-day trips and comfortable all-day adventures.

Colors: Anthracite, Diablo Red

Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63

Trek 520 2019 specification

Frameset

*FrameSize: 48, 63
Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR
Size: 51, 54, 57, 60
butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR
ForkAlloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5mm ThruSkew
Fender/rack mountsBontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size small

Wheels

Hub frontShimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5mm QR
Skewer front130x5mm QR, ThruSkew
Hub rearShimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5mm QR
RimBontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
Spokes14g stainless steel
TireBontrager H1 Hard-Case Ultimate, reflective, wire bead, 60tpi, 700x38mm
Max tire size29×2.00″

Drivetrain

*ShifterSize: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Shimano Sora R3000, 9 speed
Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Shimano Sora R3030, 3 speed
Front derailleurShimano Sora R3030, 34.9mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog
*CrankSize: 48, 51
Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 170mm length
Size: 54, 57, 60, 63
Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 175mm length
CassetteShimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed
ChainKMC X9
PedalWellgo nylon body, alloy cage
Max chainring size2x: 42T, 3x: 48T

Components

SaddleBontrager Evoke
*SeatpostSize: 48
Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 250mm length
Size: 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
*HandlebarSize: 48
Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width
Size: 51, 54
Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width
Size: 57, 60, 63
Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width
Handlebar tapeBontrager Gel Cork tape
*StemSize: 48
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length
Size: 51
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length
Size: 54, 57
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length
Size: 60, 63
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length
Headset1-1/8” threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
BrakeTRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor

Accessories

*Cargo rackSize: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, maximum load 25 kg / 55 lbs
Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Bontrager Carry Forward

Weight

Weight54 – 14.24 kg / 31.4 lbs
Weight limitThis bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

Trek 520 2019 sizing

SizeRider HeightInseam
48158 – 163 cm5’2″ – 5’4″74 – 77 cm29″ – 30″
51162 – 168 cm5’4″ – 5’6″76 – 79 cm30″ – 31″
54168 – 174 cm5’6″ – 5’9″78 – 82 cm31″ – 32″
57173 – 184 cm5’8″ – 6’0″81 – 86 cm32″ – 34″
60185 – 190 cm6’1″ – 6’3″86 – 90 cm34″ – 35″
63190 – 197 cm6’3″ – 6’6″89 – 93 cm35″ – 37″

Trek 520 2019 geometry

All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise noted.

Frame size numberWheel sizeA — Seat tubeB — Seat tube angleC — Head tube lengthD — Head angleE — Effective top tubeF — Bottom bracket heightG — Bottom bracket dropH — Chainstay lengthI — OffsetJ — TrailK — WheelbaseL — StandoverM — Frame reachN — Frame stack
48 cm700c44.074.3°11.569.5°52.027.47.545.05.27.4104.171.336.854.0
51 cm700c48.274.0°12.570.0°53.127.47.545.05.27.1104.574.137.355.1
54 cm700c51.273.8°14.071.0°54.327.87.045.05.26.5104.876.837.856.5
57 cm700c54.373.5°16.071.8°55.727.87.045.05.25.9105.279.438.358.7
60 cm700c57.573.0°20.071.8°58.327.87.045.05.25.9107.482.639.262.5
63 cm700c60.572.8°23.072.3°60.327.87.045.05.25.6108.685.440.065.5

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