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520 Disc
A steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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A$1,999($1,430)| Weight | 31.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Steel |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 9 |
| Groupset | Alivio, Sora |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
Feb 2020 · Miles Arbour
The stock Trek 520, the quintessential steel touring bike in the brand's lineup, wasn't quite doing it for Miles. Here is his take on a classic, complete with a flat bar conversion, 1x11 drivetrain, and the absolute biggest tires he could fit. Find details, lots of photos, and a complete build kit here...
| Frame | Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2" Colors: Diablo Red; Anthracite |
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| Fork | Alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5 mm ThruSkew |
| Headset | 1-1/8" threadless, sealed cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Size: 48, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 51, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 54, 57, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 60, 63, Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length |
| Handlebar | Size: 48, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 51, 54, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 57, 60, 63, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke |
| Seatpost | Size: 48, Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 250 mm length; Size: 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog |
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| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3030, 34.9 mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp |
| Crank | Size: 48, 51, Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 170 mm length; Size: 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 175 mm length |
| Shifters | Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed; Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Sora R3030, 3-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor Type: TRP Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21 mm width, presta valve |
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| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5 mm QR |
| Rear Hub | Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5 mm QR |
| Tires | Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall |
| Racks | Size: 48, 51, 54, Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size small; Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager Carry Forward; Size: 57, 60, 63, Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size large |
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First added July 25
Last updated June 28
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