Trek 520 2005 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 2005
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 Tektro 287 Levers
Avid SD-5 Front and Avid Single Digit 5 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturerBontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Select
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Select
Headset sizeNot Available

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Race Luxe
Seat post extensionBontrager Select


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,209.99.
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 one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Maverick. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid SD-5 front/Avid Single Digit 5 rear brakes, Tektro 287 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Chromoly material for the frame. Bontrager Select high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Select.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.