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.
Why 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
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 |
Tyre | Bontrager H1 Hard-case Ultimate, 700x38c w/reflective sidewall |
Max tyre size | 29x2.00" without fenders |
*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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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). |