Trek 520 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Trek |
| Model | 520 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Touring |
| Bike sub-category | Touring |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Trek 520 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm) - 20.5 (inches) - 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm) - 23 (inches) - 25 (inches) / 63.5 (cm) - 25 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Continental Super Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe 287 Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Matrix Vapor |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted True Temper Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | ICON |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy KWG Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki CDS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano 105SC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Trek 520 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano 105SC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Trek |
Other Specs of Trek 520
| Component group sets | Touring Mix |
| Available colors | - Pearl Navy |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M323 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Polygon PM-501 |
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Trek 520 bike review
Trek produced the 520 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.99.
520 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 20.5 (inches), 23 (inches) and 25 (inches).
Trek Touring 520 can be found in one single color which is Pearl Navy.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Vapor, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used True Temper chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. ICON high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy KWG aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.
