Trek 520 2016 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 2016
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Trek 520 Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 51 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 57 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)
- 25 (inches) / 63 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire 700x32c
Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c
Brakeset type Tektro RL520 Alloy Levers
V-Brakes
Shimano T400
Hubs for disc brakesBontrager
Rims manufacturerBontrager
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame type Rack & Fender Mounts
Trek Butted Chromoly Touring
Handlebar construction 31.8 (millimeters)
VR-C
Bontrager Race
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem details 31.8 (millimeters)
7 Degree
Comes With Computer & Light Mounts
Bontrager Elite
Headset size Sealed Semi-cartridge Bearings
VP Slimstak

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainKMC X9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Trekking M590 48/36/26 With Chainguard
Gear shift leversShimano Bar End Shifters
Rear gear set 11-32
9 Speed
Shimano HG50

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialChromoly
Fork typeChromoly

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Deep Evergreen
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Evoke 1
Seat post extension 12 (millimeters) Offset
2-bolt Head
27.2 (millimeters)
Bontrager SSR


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 2016 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,259.99 USD.
520 bike is available in many sizes such as 48 (centimeters), 51 (centimeters), 54 (centimeters), 57 (centimeters), 60 (centimeters) and 63cm (centimeters).
Trek Touring 520 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Deep Evergreen .
This bike is equiped with Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case tires while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano T400, V-Brakes, Tektro RL520 alloy levers braking system and Bontrager hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Chromoly material for the frame. Bontrager Race, VR-C, 31.8mm high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, comes with computer & light mounts.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Trekking M590 48/36/26 with chainguard is used on this bicycle linked to KMC X9 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano bar end shifters gear shift levers.