Trek 520 1997 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Trek 520 bicycle

Brand	Trek
Model	520
First production	1997
Bike category	Touring
Bike sub-category	Touring
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
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 28c Continental Super Sport
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano RSX Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano STX
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Matrix Vapor
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Double-butted Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	System 1
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	System 1
Headset size	1 (inches) Tange-Seiki CDS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX
Gear shift levers	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano RSX GS
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Chromoly
Fork type	Trek

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group sets	Shimano RSX
Available colors	- Forest green
Weight	Not Available
Pedals details	System 2 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Velo VL-209
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 1

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Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
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 Forest green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Vapor, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system and Shimano STX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. System 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 1.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.