Trek 520 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Trek
Model 520
First production 1996
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Trek 520 Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Continental Super Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Matrix Astro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSystem 1
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki CSD

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Trek 520 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTrek Touring

Other Specs of Trek 520

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Green
Weight 27.8
Pedals detailsSystem 2 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Gel Flex
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
System 1


Trek 520 bike review

Trek produced the 520 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,039.99.
520 bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and 23 (inches).
Trek Touring 520 can be found in one single color which is Green.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Astro, 36-hole. Trek equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Trek used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. System 1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 520 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of System 1.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Trek, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.