Trek 520 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 520 |
| First production | 1999 |
| 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 32c Continental Top Tour |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeBontrager Fairlane |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedTrue Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | ICON |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki CDS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-5500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano 105 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 520 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano 105 Triple |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Chromoly |
| Fork type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek 520
| Component group sets | Touring Mix |
| Available colors | - Pearl Navy |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M323 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Bassano |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterICON OZ |
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Trek 520 bike review
Trek produced the 520 bike in 1999 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 Navy.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 32c Continental Top Tour tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Fairlane, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used True Temper chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. ICON high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ICON.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.