Trek 520 Disc 2015 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520 Disc
First production 2015
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Trek 520 Disc 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 sizeNot Available
Brakeset type 160 (millimeters) Rotors
Tektro Alloy Levers
Hayes CX Expert Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturerBontrager Tubeless Ready 36-hole
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

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

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialChromoly
Fork typeChromoly Touring Disc With Lowrider Mounts

Other Specs of Trek 520 Disc

Component group setsTouring Mix
Available colors - Cosmic Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals details Toe-clip and strap
Nylon Body With Alloy Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager Evoke 1
Seat post extension 12 (millimeters) Offset
2-bolt Head
27.2 (millimeters)
Bontrager SSR


Trek 520 Disc bike review

Trek produced the 520 Disc bike in 2015 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,429.99.
520 Disc bike is available in many sizes such as 48 (centimeters), 51 (centimeters), 54 (centimeters), 57 (centimeters), 60 (centimeters) and 63cm (centimeters).
Trek Touring 520 Disc can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cosmic Black .
This bike is equiped with Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case tires while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager Tubeless Ready 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Hayes CX Expert mechanical disc brakes, 160mm rotors, Tektro alloy levers braking system .
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 Disc to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bontrager Elite Blendr, with computer & light mounts, 31.8mm, 7 degree.
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.