Trek 520 Disc Frame Set 2022
2022 Road
Estimate price |
802$
Weight | 3.26 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Frame summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Suspension Rigid
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
48cm
158cm - 164cm
51cm
161cm - 169cm
54cm
167cm - 175cm
57cm
172cm - 186cm
60cm
183cm - 191cm
63cm
189cm - 197cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR
Suspension Fork
520 alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5 mm ThruSkew
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 |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 161 cm | 167 cm | 172 cm | 183 cm | 189 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 169 cm | 175 cm | 186 cm | 191 cm | 197 cm |
Model Overview
520 Disc Frame Set belongs to the Trek 520 model. Trek released 39 frames variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Trek 520 frames models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Trek 520 Disc Frameset 2022 is the cheapest frame model and costs 729$. Trek 520 Disc Frame Set 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 742$.
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 frames
If you want an acceptable Touring frame you should know that the average price is 535$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Touring frame. To sum up, when you purchase your frame, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 742$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that 520 Disc Frame Set price is 38.69% more expensive than the average cost of a Touring frame.
Touring frames average weight
The average weight for Touring frames is 2.94 kg (6.48 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.
considerably heavier than average, 520 Disc Frame Set has a weight of 3.26 kg (7.19 lbs). To sum up, it’s 10.88% heavier than the average weight of Touring frames.
520 Disc Frame Set components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this frame has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the frame. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Sizes
520 Disc Frame Set comes in 6 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 197 cm (5.18 ft – 6.46 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.