Trek 520 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 1999
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 Continental Top Tour
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Bontrager Fairlane
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
True Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionICON
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsICON
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki CDS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-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 materialChromoly
Fork typeTrek

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Pearl Navy
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M323 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Bassano
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
ICON OZ


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.