VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Trek 520

Velopedia Archive ID 86210

Overview

Model year1999
BrandTrek
Model520
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID86210
Original MSRP$1,099.99
ColorsPearl Navy
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23", 25"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, double-butted
ForkTrek
Fork materialChromoly
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTouring Mix
ShiftersShimano Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano 105 triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano 105, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-5500, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M323 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki CDS
HandlebarIcon
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemIcon
SaddleSelle Bassano
SeatpostICON OZ, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsBontrager Fairlane, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 32c Continental Top Tour
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center450 mm
Wheelbase1054 mm
Fork offset / rake52 mm

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