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Overview

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 drivetrain that's great for hauling a heavy load up hills, Shimano Sora brake/shift levers, Bontrager Tubeless Ready wheels, puncture-resistant tires 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 right out of the box, with an included front and rear rack and a drivetrain 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 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 tires give you the confidence to take on bigger adventures in any conditions
  5. 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

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Features

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.

Steel frame

Bombproof butted Platinum Series frame with a steel-smooth ride.

Racks

Racks

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

Low touring mounts

Low touring mounts

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

36-spoke wheels

36-spoke wheels

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

ThruSkew

ThruSkew

ThruSkew captured quick release skewer ensures your front wheel will never drop out unintentionally. A simple solution for added peace of mind. 

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

Puncture-resistant tires

Puncture-resistant tires

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

Mechanical disc brakes

Mechanical disc brakes

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

Blendr stem

Blendr stem

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

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Rack & fender ready

Rack & fender ready

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

Steel frame

Steel frame

Bombproof 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.

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