Trek 520 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 1995
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 28c Trek IsoTech 3K
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RX-100 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Matrix Journey
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Triple-butted
True Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 1
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Levin CDS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano SL-BS50 600 Ultegra Bar-end 7-speed
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Forged Dropouts
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeNot Available

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Black forest green
Weight 26.4
Pedals detailsSystem 2 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Gel
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 2


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 1995 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 Black forest green .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Trek IsoTech 3K tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Journey, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used True Temper chromoly, triple-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 Deore LX , 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 SL-BS50 600 Ultegra bar-end 7-speed gear shift levers.