Here are the specs: 1995 Trek 520
Black forest green color
Seat tube is about 55cm center to center and about 58.5cm center to top.
Top tube is about 57cm center to center.
Standover clearance is about 31-3/4”.
Rear derailleur is a Deore LX, max cog size 32
46/36/26 chainrings x 11-28 7speed cassette
700×32 tires
Wheelbase 105.4 / 41.5”
Chainstay 45 / 17.7”
by Beastpieps
5 Comments
It’s a very capable touring bike 100%. Not sure about your market but in my area, this is fair deal.(Atlantic Canada so CAD$)
1990s treks are great bikes. Probably a good true temper OXII or OXIII frame made in wisconsin.
I don’t think I’d pay $500 for that though. The components are mostly original and possibly run through. That stem/fake steerer thing is a dangerous abomination and to me reflects poorly on the care taken on this bike. I’d consider it effectively a frame only for $100-200 depending on the condition of the wheels (matrix rims were not great)
Good bike more for non mountainous riding.
Otherwise put a smaller gear on the crank.
Learn how to change a flat tyre and carry a pump and spare tube.
You’ll learn a lot.
I paid $500 for a 2008 trek 520. Id go for it for like 350. Even my 2008 I needed to replace most of the drivetrain to make it reliable.
A solid bike, but that’s a high price. I would expect $250 around here for that age