Trek 520 2008 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 2008
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Trek 520 Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)
- 25 (inches) / 63.5 (cm)
- 25 (inches)


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 Maverick
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrek Butted Cro-Moly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Select VR OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Select OS
Headset sizeCane Creek BL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainNot Available
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/50 Teeth
Shimano FC-R453
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Cromo Blades And Steerer
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Titanite Black
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano 520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race Basic Lux
Seat post extensionBontrager Select


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 2008 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,239.99.
520 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches) and 25 (inches).
Trek Touring 520 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Titanite Black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Maverick. 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 Select 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 Select OS.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-R453, 30/39/50 teeth is used on this bicycle .