VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Trek 520

Velopedia Archive ID 56121

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTrek
Model520
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID56121
Original MSRP$1,039.99
ColorsGreen
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight27.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkTrek Touring
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSystem 2 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki CSD
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSystem 1
SaddleVetta Gel Flex
SeatpostSystem 1, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMatrix Astro, 36-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube556.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.