Trek 520 Disc 2017
2017 Road
Estimate price |
1,359$
Weight | 13.08 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Deore, Alivio -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts
Suspension Fork
Chromoly touring disc w/lowrider mounts
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shift Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace bar end control, 9 speed
Cassette
Shimano HG50, 11-32, 9 speed
Crank
Shimano Trekking M590 48/36/26 w/chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC X9
Pedals
Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage, toe clip & strap
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano M475
Rear Hub
Shimano M475
Rims
Bontrager Tubeless Ready 36-hole
Tires
Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case, 700x32c
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX Expert mechanical disc
Cockpit
Stem
Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, Blendr compatible
Handlebar
Bontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mm
Grips
Bontrager gel cork tape
Headset
VP Slimstak, sealed semi-cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Bontrager Evoke 1
Seatpost
Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 57cm | 60cm | 63cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.52 mm | 1.59 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 274 mm | 274 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm | 278 mm |
| Front Center | 602 mm | 606 mm | 608 mm | 611 mm | 633 mm | 645 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 71 mm | 65 mm | 59 mm | 59 mm | 56 mm |
| Stack | 546 mm | 557 mm | 571 mm | 593 mm | 631 mm | 661 mm |
| Reach | 374 mm | 379 mm | 384 mm | 389 mm | 398 mm | 406 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 526 mm | 537 mm | 549 mm | 563 mm | 589 mm | 609 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.3 ° | 74 ° | 73.8 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 482 mm | 512 mm | 543 mm | 575 mm | 605 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71.8 ° | 71.8 ° | 72.3 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 200 mm | 230 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm | 456 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047 mm | 1051 mm | 1054 mm | 1058 mm | 1080 mm | 1092 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 719 mm | 747 mm | 774 mm | 800 mm | 832 mm | 860 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
520 Disc completes the Trek 520 model. Trek launched 39 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Touring bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Touring bike is 1007$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Touring bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1359$. Comparing this to the average Touring bike price, we see that the price is 34.96% more expensive.
Average weight for Touring bikes
Touring bikes have an average weight of 13.35 kg (29.43 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 13.08 kg (28.84 lbs), the 520 Disc model is slightly lighter than average. In short, the average Touring bike weight is 2.06% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
520 Disc has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The 520 Disc 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The 520 Disc comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!