Had the opportunity to hop on the trek 520. First real serious bike.
I’m 5’11 197.
Bikes frame L 23/58mm.
I’ve had to lower the seat almost all the way down to the frame to comfortably ride. Would you suggest eventually moving to medium frame? Or do you not see it being a problem with the seat lowered completely now it’s a comfortable ride.
Any thoughts suggestions? Only thing I want to change is the saddle! Otherwise love as fist ride
by youngstownbob1801
5 Comments
Is what you have pictured what you’re calling “seatpost almost all the way down” because, that’s fine… it’s a horizontal top tube, not sloped you’re going to have less exposed seat post. You generally want to upsize for a touring bike anyway.
Great bike! I just love 520s
I actually downvoted. Cool drivetrain nice frame. The bars.. that’s a no from me.
Are you getting proper leg extension with your seat all the way down? Your knee should be almost full extended at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
Congratulations. Love that color!