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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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. There's no better way to see the world than from the saddle, and this is the bike that answers your wanderlust
  4. All-weather disc brakes and puncture-resistant tyres give you the confidence to take on bigger adventures in any conditions
  5. 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: 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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Features

Blendr stem

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

Low touring mounts

Touring-specific mounts stabilise loads for multi-day trips, with no additional hardware required.

Racks

Racks

Racks make commuting and hauling a practical reality, so it’s easier to go by bike.

Tubeless Ready rims

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

Puncture-resistant tyres

Tough Bontrager Hard-Case tyres help keep punctures from slowing you down.

36-spoke wheels

36-spoke wheels

Super-strong 36-hole rims give 520 a stout foundation for miles and miles of fully loaded riding.

Rack & mudguard ready

Rack & mudguard ready

Built-in mounts make it easy to add racks and mudguards for added versatility.

Steel frame

Steel frame

Bomb-proof butted Platinum Series frame with a steel-smooth ride.

Touring geometry

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

Frameset
Frame Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack and mudguard mounts, 135x5 mm QR
Fork 520 alloy disc touring, rack mounts, 100x5 mm ThruSkew
Feder/rack mounts Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size small
Wheels
Hub front Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100x5 mm QR
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
Drivetrain
*Shifter Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Shimano Sora R3000, 9-speed
Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Shimano Sora R3030, 3-speed
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
Size: 54, 57, 60, 63
Shimano Alivio T4060, 48/36/26, 2-piece w/chain guard, 175 mm length
Cassette Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9-speed
Chain KMC X9
Pedal Wellgo nylon body, alloy cage
Components
Saddle Bontrager Evoke
*Seatpost Size: 48
Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 250 mm length
Size: 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Bontrager alloy, 27.2 mm, 12 mm offset, 330 mm length
*Handlebar Size: 48
Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 40 cm width
Size: 51, 54
Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 42 cm width
Size: 57, 60, 63
Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8 mm, 100 mm reach, 124 mm drop, 44 cm width
Handlebar tape Bontrager Gel Cork tape
*Stem Size: 48
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length
Size: 51
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length
Size: 54, 57
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length
Size: 60, 63
Bontrager Elite, 31.8 mm clamp, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length
Head set 1-1/8" threadless, sealed cartridge bearings
Brake TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160 mm rotor
Accessories
*Cargo rack Size: 48, 51, 54
Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size small
Size: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63
Bontrager Carry Forward
Size: 57, 60, 63
Bontrager BackRack Deluxe, Interchange compatible, size large
Weight
Weight 54 - 14.24 kg / 31.4 lbs
Weight limit This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider and cargo) of 125 kg (275 lb).
We reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colors, and materials.
Bike and frame weights are based on Trek pre-production painted frames at the time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

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 Trek retailer, where an expert skilled at sizing will help you find the appropriate bike and size for your individual needs.

 

Rider Height

Inseam

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
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

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