2021

Trek 520 Grando

Name: 2021 Trek 520 Grando
Brand: Trek

Touring

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Colour / Nautical Navy

Size / 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm, 63cm

At a glance

The 2021 Trek 520 Grando is an Touring road bike. It is priced at $1,750 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm, 63cm and a shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Trek's 520-Grando range of road bikes.

- 520 Grando is a steel adventure bike made for off-road excursions. This "gravel randonneuring" bike’s nimble, streamlined setup and rugged parts spec is perfect for bikepacking and gravel riding.

It’s right for you if…
You’re always planning your next bikepacking or gravel riding escape. You want a versatile steel bike that’s made to last and built for adventure on roads less traveled.

The tech you get
A terrain-smoothing chromoly steel frame, alloy disc fork with a ThruSkew captured quick release skewer, wide-range Shimano 2×10 drivetrain that’s great for climbing, a Shimano GRX rear derailleur for smooth shifting even on rough terrain, Bontrager tubeless ready wheels, wide, all-surface tires, an included front rack, and all-weather mechanical disc brakes.

The final word
Steel is real, and that’s only part of what makes 520 Grando the perfect expedition rig. It’s nimble, spec’d with off-road ready parts, and ready to rip gravel and light trails in the name of adventure.

Why you’ll love it

- It’s everything you love about 520, just outfitted for off-road and rough-road excursions

- ThruSkew captured quick-release skewer gives you added retention security and ease of use out on the open road

- The GRX rear derailleur gives you better chain retention and smooth, reliable shifting on rough terrain

- 520 Grando is built to hold up, and it’s super reliable over the long haul

- There’s no better way to see the world than from the saddle, and this is the bike that answers your wanderlust

Where To Buy

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Trek 520 Grando

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Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Trek butted chromoly disc touring, rack & fender mounts, 135 x 5mm QR

Wheels

Hubs

Front: Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 100 x 5mm QR
Rear: Shimano M475, 6-bolt disc, 135 x 5mm QR
Tires

[F] Bontrager GR1 Expert, Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700 x 40c

Drivetrain

Chain

KMC X10, 10 speed
Crank

ProWheel forged alloy, 42/28, 2-piece
Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra 4700, 34.9mm clamp, down swing
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RX400, long cage, 36T max cog
Shifters

Shimano Tiagra R4700, 10 speed

Components

Brakeset

TRP Spyre C 2.0 mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
Handlebar

Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop
Saddle

Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost

Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset
Stem

Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree
Grips

Bontrager Gel Cork tape
Headset

1-1/8" threadless, sealed cartridge bearings

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FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Trek 520 Grando?

A 2021 Trek 520 Grando is typically priced around $1,750 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: What size 2021 Trek 520 Grando should I get?

The 2021 Trek 520 Grando comes in sizes 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 57cm, 60cm, 63cm. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Trek 520 Grando size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm)	Rider Height (in)	Frame Size
148cm - 158cm	4'10" - 5'2"	XS
158cm - 168cm	5'2" - 5'6"	S
168cm - 178cm	5'6" - 5' 10"	M
178cm - 185cm	5'10" - 6'1"	L
185cm - 193cm	6'1" - 6'4"	XL
193cm - 198cm	6'4" - 6'6"	XXL

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