520 | Trek Bikes

NEW 2019

520

Model 24000

520 is a steel touring bike made for the open road. It's the longest-running model in our lineup, and it's built to carry you and your gear on your longest journeys. Rack and fender mounts, a wide range of gearing for climbing, and a stable touring geometry make it the perfect choice for loaded multi-day trips and comfortable all-day adventures.

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.

A road-smoothing chromoly steel frame, alloy disc touring fork with a ThruSkew captured quick release skewer, wide-range 27-speed drivetrain that's great for hauling a heavy load up hills, Shimano Sora brake/shift levers, Bontrager Tubeless Ready wheels with puncture-resistant tires, included front and rear racks, and all-weather mechanical disc brakes.

520 is a comfortable steel workhorse that's capable of everything from daily rides to expedition tours. It's ready for adventure right out of the box, with an included front and rear rack and a drivetrain that's ideal for hauling a heavy load.

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 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 tires give you the confidence to take on bigger adventures in any conditions
It's the longest-running model in our lineup, and we've kept it around so long because it's one of the best-loved, too

Setting your bike's tire 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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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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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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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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2019

520 Frameset

$699.99

We've spent more than three decades perfecting the 520 geometry to suit the heavy loads and high miles of multi-day touring.

Reliable stopping power in all conditions, including wet and muddy.

Tough Bontrager Hard-Case tires help keep flats from slowing you down.

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 tire pressure for increased traction and comfort without the threat of pinch flats.

Bontrager stem technology lets you clip your gear directly to the stem for clean looks, maximum user friendliness.

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Frameset

Frame

Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts

Fork

Alloy disc touring fork w/lowrider mounts and Thru-skew captured skewer system
Wheels

Front hub

Shimano M475

Rear hub

Shimano M475

Rims

Bontrager Affinity, Tubeless Ready, 36h

Tires

Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall
Drivetrain

Shifters

Shimano Sora, 9 speed

Front derailleur

Shimano Sora, 34.9mm clamp-type

Rear derailleur

Shimano Alivio 9 speed, Shadow Design

Crank

Shimano Alivio, 2-piece, 48X36X26T w/chain guard

Cassette

Shimano HG200, 11-36, 9 speed

Chain

KMC X9

Pedals

Wellgo nylon body w/alloy cage, toe-clip/strap
Components

Saddle

Bontrager Evoke 1.5

Seatpost

Bontrager SSR, 2-bolt head, 27.2mm, 12mm offset

Handlebar

Bontrager Comp VR-C, 31.8mm

Grips

Bontrager tape

Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, 7 degree, w/computer & light mounts

Headset

1-1/8˝ threadless, sealed cartridge bearings

Brakeset

TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc
Weight

Weight

13.18 kg / 29.05 lbs

Weight limit

This bike has a maximum total weight limit (combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo) of 275 pounds (125 kg).

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 off Trek pre-production painted frames at time of publication. Weights may vary in final production.

The charts below show our recommended sizes based on height, but there are some other factors, like arm and leg length, that determine a great fit. That’s why you’ll see some overlap in our recommendations. Not every rider who’s 5´8˝, for example, will fit on the same size bike. The best way to find your perfect fit is to consult the experts at your local Trek retailer.

Rider Height

Inseam

158.0 - 163.0 cm

5'2.2" - 5'4.2"

74.0 - 77.0 cm

29.1" - 30.3"

162.0 - 168.0 cm

5'3.8" - 5'6.1"

76.0 - 79.0 cm

29.9" - 31.1"

167.0 - 174.0 cm

5'5.7" - 5'8.5"

78.0 - 82.0 cm

30.7" - 32.3"

173.0 - 180.0 cm

5'8.1" - 5'10.9"

81.0 - 85.0 cm

31.9" - 33.5"

184.0 - 191.0 cm

6'0.4" - 6'3.2"

86.0 - 90.0 cm

33.9" - 35.4"

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 noted.

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