Trek 520 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 2003
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 35c Bontrager Select
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Fairlane
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBontrager Select
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Race
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek C1

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105 Triple
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 SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Rainforest Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M515 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrek CRZ+
Seat post extensionBontrager Sport


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,099.99.
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 Rainforest Green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Bontrager Select tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Fairlane, 32-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Dia-Compe 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 Race.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105 Triple, 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.