Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Trek 520

Velopedia Archive ID 12801

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Trek
Model	520
Bicycle type	Touring
Archive ID	12801
Original MSRP	$1,239.99
Colors	Titanite Black
Sizes	17", 19", 21", 23", 25"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Trek Butted Cro-Moly
Fork material	Cromo Blades and Steerer, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Touring Mix
Shifters	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Front derailleur	Shimano Tiagra
Rear derailleur	Shimano LX
Crankset	Shimano FC-R453, 30/39/50 teeth
Cassette	SRAM PG-970
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Pedals	Shimano 520

Brakes

Brakes	Avid SD-5 brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cane Creek BL
Handlebar	Bontrager Select VR OS
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Bontrager Select OS
Saddle	Bontrager Race Basic Lux
Seatpost	Bontrager Select

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano LX
Rims	Bontrager Maverick
Front tire	700 x 32c Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase
Wheel size	700c wheels

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