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    MSRP
    ($1,426)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    31.4 lbs
    2.4
    Frame
    Steel
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    2"
    TRP Mechanical Disc
    Alivio, Sora
    Drivetrain
    3 × 9
    Brand Site

    trekbikes.com

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

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    520 Disc
    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 Disc

    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 and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR

    Tire Clearance2"

    ColorsDiablo Red; Anthracite

    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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog

    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

    TypeTRP Mechanical Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21 mm width, presta valve

    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

    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

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