Trek 520 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 2009
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Trek 520 Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Avid SD-5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX
Rims manufacturerBontrager Camino
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrek Butted Cro-Moly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race VR OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP AheadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/48 Teeth
Shimano Trekking M453
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek Touring

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Metallic Root Beer
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Select City
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Alloy


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,319.99.
520 bike is available in many sizes such as 48cm (centimeters), 51cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 57cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Trek Touring 520 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Metallic Root Beer .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Camino. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid SD-5 brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Trek Butted Cro-Moly material for the frame. Bontrager Race VR OS high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Race Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Trekking M453, 26/36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle .