Trek 520 2001 VS Softride NORWESTER 1998 specs comparison

Trek 520
General InfosModel | 520 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Pearl |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- 25 (inches) |
Sizes | - 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches)- 25 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 35c IRC PaperLite |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 LeversAvid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Fairlane |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
Headset size | VP Modus |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethShimano 105 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace Bar-end |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 520 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek 520
Component group sets | Touring Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Not Available |
Seat post extension | ICON Graphite |

Softride Norwester
General InfosModel | Norwester |
Manufacturer | Softride |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue |
Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 55 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Panaracer Pasela |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversDia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Kung Ten Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims CR18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | MP Cycles |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Softride Chromoly Suspension |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin HP-250-AN |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-91S |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano RSX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth8-speed |
Softride Norwester Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Aero CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Aprebic AC-6036 |
Other Specs of Softride Norwester
Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Softride Suspension Beam |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Eversoft #1 |
Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its 520 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek 520 Touring here
- Get your Softride Norwester manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Norwester Touring here