Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Trek 520

Velopedia Archive ID 79470

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Trek
Model	520
Bicycle type	Touring
Archive ID	79470
Original MSRP	$999.99
Colors	Pearl Navy
Sizes	17", 20.5", 23", 25"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	True Temper chromoly, double-butted
Fork	Trek
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Touring Mix
Shifters	Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleur	Shimano 105SC, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 118mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M323 SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki CDS
Handlebar	Icon
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Kalloy KWG aluminum
Saddle	Selle Bassano Vuelta
Seatpost	Polygon PM-501, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano STX-RC, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Matrix Vapor, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 28c Continental Super Sport
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	538.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	449.6 mm
Wheelbase	1043.9 mm

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