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It's right for you if...
You measure the success of a ride in the number of beautiful views, and when you're not riding, you're likely to be found planning your next escape. You hear the call of the open road and want a stable touring bike that's just as capable of carrying a heavy load on multi-day trips as it is on everyday rides.
The tech you get
A road-smoothing chromoly steel frame, alloy disc touring fork with a ThruSkew captured quick release skewer, wide-range 27-speed drive train that's great for hauling a heavy load up hills, Shimano Sora brake/shift levers, Bontrager Tubeless Ready wheels, puncture-resistant tyres with reflective sidewalls, included front and rear racks, and all-weather mechanical disc brakes.
The final word
520 is a comfortable steel workhorse that's capable of everything from daily rides to expedition tours. It's ready for adventure straight out of the box, with an included front and rear rack and a drive train that's ideal for hauling a heavy load.
favorite_borderWhy you'll love it
- 520 is built to hold up, and it's super reliable over the long haul – you'll leave this bike to someone in your will
- ThruSkew ensures that the front wheel will never drop out unintentionally, and makes it easier to remove your wheel without removing all of your front cargo
- There's no better way to see the world than from the saddle, and this is the bike that answers your wanderlust
- All-weather disc brakes and puncture-resistant tyres give you the confidence to take on bigger adventures in any conditions
- It's the longest-running model in our line-up, and we've kept it around so long because it's one of the best-loved too
How to: Pump your tyres
Setting your bike's tyre pressure correctly will give you a more comfortable ride with better grip and handling. Even better, it can help prevent flats
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How to: Fix a flat tyre
Flat? Fixed. Our simple how-to video will show you how to get back on two wheels in no time flat.
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How to: Wash your bike
A clean bike is a happy bike, but washing your ride is a bit more complicated than a quick spray with the hose or a joyride through your local car wash. Follow our step-by-step process and you’ll learn the dos and don’ts of keeping your bike in tip-top shape!
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How to: Remove and install wheels
From transporting on a rack to fixing a flat, sometimes those wheels need to come off your bike. Keep watching to learn how to safely remove and install wheels that use a quick-release system.
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Blendr stem
Bontrager stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks and maximum user friendliness.
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Low touring mounts
Touring-specific mounts stabilise loads for multi-day trips, with no additional hardware required.
Racks
Racks make commuting and hauling a practical reality, so it’s easier to go by bike.
Tubeless Ready rims
Bontrager TLR (Tubeless Ready) Road is the first fully integrated tubeless system for road wheels. When you go tubeless with TLR, you can run lower tyre pressure for increased traction and comfort without the threat of pinch flats.
Puncture-resistant tyres
Tough Bontrager Hard-Case tyres help keep punctures from slowing you down.
36-spoke wheels
Super-strong 36-hole rims give 520 a stout foundation for miles and miles of fully loaded riding.
Rack & mudguard ready
Built-in mounts make it easy to add racks and mudguards for added versatility.
Steel frame
Bomb-proof butted Platinum Series frame with a steel-smooth ride.
Touring geometry
We've spent more than three decades perfecting the 520 geometry to suit the heavy loads and high miles of multi-day touring.
Specifications
*spec applies to all sizes unless otherwise noted
| Frame | Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR |
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| Fork | 520 alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5 mm ThruSkew |
| Fender/rack mounts | Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size small |
| Hub front | Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5 mm QR |
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| Skewer front | Trek ThruSkew |
| Hub rear | Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135x5 mm QR |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 36-hole, 21 mm width, presta valve |
| Spokes | 14 g stainless steel, silver |
| Tyre | Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall |
| *Shifter |
Size:
48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63 Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed |
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Size:
48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63 Shimano Sora R3030, 3-speed |
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| Front derailleur | Shimano Sora R3030, 34.9 mm (w/28.6 adapter) clamp |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Alivio M4000, long cage, 36T max cog |
| *Crank |
Size:
48, 51 Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 170 mm length |
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Size:
54, 57, 60, 63 Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 175 mm length |
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| Cassette | Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC X9 |
| Pedal | Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke |
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| *Seatpost |
Size:
48 Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 250 mm length |
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Size:
51, 54, 57, 60, 63 Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length |
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| *Handlebar |
Size:
48 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 40 cm width |
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Size:
51, 54 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width |
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Size:
57, 60, 63 Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width |
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| Handlebar tape | Bontrager Gel Cork tape |
| *Stem |
Size:
48 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length |
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Size:
51 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length |
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Size:
54, 57 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length |
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Size:
60, 63 Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length |
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| Head set | 1-1/8" threadless, sealed cartridge bearings |
| Brake | TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor |
| *Cargo rack |
Size:
48, 51, 54 Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size small |
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Size:
48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63 Bontrager Carry Forward |
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Size:
57, 60, 63 Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size large |
| Weight | 54 - 14.24 kg / 31.4 lbs |
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| Weight limit | This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb). |
Sizing & fit
Proper bike fit is essential for best performance and comfort. Any size and geometry measurements shown on trekbikes.com are for general comparison purposes only. To find your perfect fit, visit an authorised retailer, where an expert skilled at sizing will help you find the appropriate bike and size for your individual needs.
Rider Height
Inseam
48
158.0 - 163.0 cm
5'2.2" - 5'4.2"
74.0 - 77.0 cm
29.1" - 30.3"
51
162.0 - 168.0 cm
5'3.8" - 5'6.1"
76.0 - 79.0 cm
29.9" - 31.1"
54
168.0 - 174.0 cm
5'6.1" - 5'8.5"
78.0 - 82.0 cm
30.7" - 32.3"
57
173.0 - 184.0 cm
5'8.1" - 6'0.4"
81.0 - 86.0 cm
31.9" - 33.9"
60
185.0 - 190.0 cm
6'0.8" - 6'2.8"
86.0 - 90.0 cm
33.9" - 35.4"
63
190.0 - 197.0 cm
6'2.8" - 6'5.6"
89.0 - 93.0 cm
35.0" - 36.6"
All measurements provided in cm unless otherwise stated.
| Frame size number | Wheel size | A — Seat tube | B — Seat tube angle | C — Head tube length | D — Head angle | E — Effective top tube | F — Bottom bracket height | G — Bottom bracket drop | H — Chainstay length | I — Offset | J — Trail | K — Wheelbase | L — Standover | M — Frame reach | N — Frame stack |
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| 48 cm | 700c | 44.0 | 74.3° | 11.5 | 69.5° | 52.0 | 27.4 | 7.5 | 45.0 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 104.1 | 71.3 | 36.8 | 54.0 |
| 51 cm | 700c | 48.2 | 74.0° | 12.5 | 70.0° | 53.1 | 27.4 | 7.5 | 45.0 | 5.2 | 7.1 | 104.5 | 74.1 | 37.3 | 55.1 |
| 54 cm | 700c | 51.2 | 73.8° | 14.0 | 71.0° | 54.3 | 27.8 | 7.0 | 45.0 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 104.8 | 76.8 | 37.8 | 56.5 |
| 57 cm | 700c | 54.3 | 73.5° | 16.0 | 71.8° | 55.7 | 27.8 | 7.0 | 45.0 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 105.2 | 79.4 | 38.3 | 58.7 |
| 60 cm | 700c | 57.5 | 73.0° | 20.0 | 71.8° | 58.3 | 27.8 | 7.0 | 45.0 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 107.4 | 82.6 | 39.2 | 62.5 |
| 63 cm | 700c | 60.5 | 72.8° | 23.0 | 72.3° | 60.3 | 27.8 | 7.0 | 45.0 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 108.6 | 85.4 | 40.0 | 65.5 |