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    MSRP
    $1,359$1,699
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    28.8 lbs23.3 lbs
    3.7
    4.4
    SteelAluminum
    Fork
    SteelCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c650b / 700c
    Clearance
    50c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, AlivioGRX 800, GRX 600
    Drivetrain
    3 × 91 × 11
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Trek 520 Disc is a steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2018 520 Disc
    2023 Grizl 7 1by
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    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

    2018 520 Disc

    31 mph

    2023 Grizl 7 1by

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts

    Canyon Grizl AL, Aluminium frame with Gravel Pro geometry and extended wheelbase for extra off-road stability., Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Tyre Clearance: 50 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Fork

    Chromoly touring disc w/lowrider mounts

    Canyon FK0087 CF Disc, Light, robust carbon frame with 3-screw mounting points on each side for attaching bottle cages and Anything Cages., Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Tyre Clearance: 54 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano, external cartridge bearing

    Token Ninja Lite BB4124, Bottom bracket standard: PF 86,5, Weight: 0.19 lbs

    Headset

    1-1/8˝ threadless, sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts

    Canyon V13, High-quality aluminium stem with square cross-sectional profile. A new handlebar clamp design increases torsional stiffness by up to 40%. Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm. Head tube diameter: 1 1/4"., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/4", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm

    Handlebar

    Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm

    Canyon HB 0050 Ergobar AL, Material: Aluminium, Shape: Ergo, Reach: 70 mm, Drop: 130 mm, Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 420 mm

    Saddle

    Bontrager Evoke 1

    Selle Italia Model X, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.69 lbs

    Seatpost

    Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

    Canyon SP0057 VCLS, With vibration-absorbing design for top rear-end comfort., Setback: 20 mm, Clamp diameter: 27,2 mm, Material: Carbon (CF), Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Pedals

    Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage, toe-clip/strap

    None included

    Grips

    Bontrager gel cork tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano GRX RX812 GS, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.55 lbs

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio

    Crank

    Shimano Trekking M591 48/36/26 w/chainguard

    Shimano GRX RX600 40T, On certain models, this crankset may be substituted for an alternate, equivalent FSA crankset., Potentially affected models include:, Grizl 6 (Model #2844), Grizl 7 1X (Model #3236), Grizl 7 Suspension (Model #2710), Grizl CF SL 6 (Model #3243), Grizl CF SL 7 (Model #3244), Grizl CF SL 7 1X (Model #2849), Inflight CF SL 6 (Model #3020), Grail 6 (Model #3092), Grail 7 (Model #3093), Grail CF SL 7 (Model #3095)

    Shifters

    Shimano Dura-Ace, bar-end type, 9 speed

    Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s, Weight: 1.19 lbs

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 11-32, 9 speed

    Shimano SLX M7000 11-42 11s, Number of sprockets: 11

    Chain

    KMC X9

    Shimano CN-HG601 11s

    Brakes

    Hayes CX Expert mechanical disc, Tektro alloy levers

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano GRX RX600, Weight: 1.19 lbs | Shimano GRX RX600 11s, Weight: 1.19 lbs

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Tubeless Ready 36-hole

    DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x100 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 2.09 lbs | DT Swiss Gravel LN, Axle dimension: 12x142 mm, Rotor mount: Center Lock, Rim height: 25 mm, Weight: 2.42 lbs

    Front Hub

    Shimano M475

    Rear Hub

    Shimano M475

    Tires

    Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case, 700x32c

    Schwalbe G-One Bite 45mm, Width: 45mm, Weight: 1.19 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT70, Size: 160 mm, Weight: 0.43 lbs

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