Trek 520 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 520 |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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) |
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 | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Matrix Astro |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Union Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | System 1 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | System 1 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki CSD |
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 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Trek Touring |
Other Specs of Trek 520
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Green |
| Weight | 27.8 |
| Pedals details | System 2 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Vetta Gel Flex |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter System 1 |
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Trek produced the 520 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,039.99.
520 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Trek Touring 520 can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Astro, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system .
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.