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2021 Trek

520

A steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

1749 US$(1504 €)
Weight14,2 kg  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Sora
BrakesTRP Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
520
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Gearing

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)

61 km/h

520

58 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
48cm

158cm – 164cm

51cm

161cm – 169cm

54cm

167cm – 175cm

57cm

172cm – 186cm

60cm

183cm – 191cm

63cm

189cm – 197cm

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Reviews
BIKEPACKING.com
Miles' Flat Bar Trek 520: Little Red Corvette

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...

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BikeRadar
Trek 520 Disc first ride review

ago 2018 · Simon Withers

Most notably for 2019 the 520 has gained a 15kg-capacity Bontrager front rack and a much lower bottom gear — the all-important one — compared with the 2018 model.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135x5mm QR

Tire Clearance2"

ColorsDiablo Red; Anthracite

Fork

520 alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5mm ThruSkew

Headset

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

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

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke

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

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora R3030, 34.9mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp

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

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, 160mm rotor

TypeTRP Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

14g stainless steel

Front Hub

Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5mm QR

Rear Hub

Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5mm 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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