The 2019 Trek 520 is a steel touring road bike with rugged construction & reliable components, built for long adventures with lots of luggage. 520 is a steel touring bike made for the open road. Its the longest-running model in our line-up, & its built to carry you & your gear on your longest journeys. Rack & mudguard mounts, a wide range of gearing for climbing & a stable touring geometry make it the perfect choice for loaded multi-day trips & comfortable all-day adventures. A road-smoothing chromolysteel frame, alloy disc touring fork with a Thru Skew captured quick release skewer, wide-range 27-speed drivetrain thats great for hauling a heavy load up hills, Shimano Sora brake/shift levers, Bontrager Tubeless Ready wheels with puncture-resistant tyres, an included front & rear rack & all-weather disc brakes. 520 is a comfortable steel workhorse thats capable of everything from daily rides to expedition tours. Its ready for adventure right out of the box, with an included front & rear rack & a drivetrain thats ideal for hauling a heavy load. This Bike Is Perfect For the rider that measures the success of a ride in the number of beautiful views, & when youre not riding, youre likely to be found planning your next escape. You hear the call of the open road & want a stable touring bike thats just as capable of carrying a heavy load on multi-day trips as it is on everyday rides. Key Features 520 is built to hold up, & its super reliable over the long haul – youll leave this bike to someone in your will Thru Skew ensures that the front wheel will never drop out unintentionally, & makes it easier to remove your wheel without removing all of your front cargo Theres no better way to see the world than from the saddle, & this is the bike that answers your wanderlust All-weather disc brakes & puncture-resistant tyres give you the confidence to take on bigger adventures in any conditions Its the longest-running model in our line-up, & weve kept it around so long because its one of the best-loved too