Trek 520 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 520 |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 35c IRC PaperLite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Fairlane |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
| Headset size | VP Modus |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek 520 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek 520
| Component group sets | Touring Mix |
| Available colors | - Pearl |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Not Available |
| Seat post extension | ICON Graphite |
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Trek produced the 520 bike in 2001 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 one single color which is Pearl.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c IRC PaperLite tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Fairlane. 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, double-butted material for the frame. ICON Graphite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ICON Graphite.
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.
