Compare: 2023 Trek 520 vs 520 Disc vs 520 Grando

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	5202023 Trek	520 Disc2023 Trek	520 Grando2023 Trek

MSRP	$1,829	($1,347)	$1,829
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Gravel	Gravel	Gravel
Weight	31.4 lbs	31.4 lbs	29.3 lbs
	2.7	2.7	2.7
Frame	Steel	Steel	Steel
Fork	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c
Clearance	2"	2"	2"
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc
Groupset	Alivio, Sora	Alivio, Sora	GRX 400, Tiagra
Drivetrain	3 × 9	3 × 9	2 × 10
Brand Site	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Trek 520, Trek 520 Disc, and Trek 520 Grando are all steel frame gravel bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The 520 Grando has better components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

520

520 Disc

520 Grando

Other Gravel bikes

Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

520

38 mph

520 Disc

33 mph

520 Grando

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	5202023 Trek	520 Disc2023 Trek	520 Grando2023 Trek

Frame	Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 2" Colors: Diablo Red; Anthracite	Size: 48, 63, Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR; Size: 51, 54, 57, 60, butted chromoly disc touring, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR Tire Clearance: 2" Colors: Diablo Red; Anthracite	Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR Tire Clearance: 2" Colors: Diablo Red; Anthracite
Fork	Alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5mm ThruSkew	Alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5 mm ThruSkew	Alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5mm ThruSkew
Headset	1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings	1-1/8" threadless, sealed cartridge bearings	1-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
Stem	Size: 48, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 51, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 54, 57, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 63, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length	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	Size: 48, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 51, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 54, 57, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 60, 63, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length
Handlebar	Size: 48, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 51, 54, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 57, 60, 63, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width	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	Size: 48, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 51, 54, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 57, 60, 63, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width
Saddle	Bontrager Evoke	Bontrager Evoke	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Size: 48, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length	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	Size: 48, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length
Pedals	Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage	Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage	Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog	Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog	Shimano GRX RX400, long cage, 36T max cog
Front Derailleur	Shimano Sora R3030, 34.9mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp	Shimano Sora R3030, 34.9 mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp	Shimano Tiagra 4700, 34.9mm clamp, down swing
Crank	Size: 48, 51, Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 170mm length; Size: 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 175mm length	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	Size: 48, 51, ProWheel forged alloy, 42/28, 2-piece, 170mm length; Size: 54, 57, 60, 63, ProWheel forged alloy, 42/28, 2-piece, 175mm 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	Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed; Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Shimano Sora R3030, 3-speed	Shimano Tiagra R4700, 10 speed
Cassette	Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed	Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed	Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed
Chain	KMC X9	KMC X9	KMC X10, 10 speed
Brakes	TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor	TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor	TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor

Wheels

Rims	Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve	Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21 mm width, Presta valve	Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	14g stainless steel	14 g stainless steel
Front Hub	Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5mm QR	Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5 mm QR	Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5mm QR
Rear Hub	Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5mm QR	Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5 mm QR	Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5mm QR
Tires	Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall	Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall	Bontrager GR1 Expert, Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40c

Accessories

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	Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, maximum load 25 kg; Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, Bontrager Carry Forward	Bontrager Carry Forward

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