2011 Trek 520 vs 2013 Trek Verve WSD
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Trek Verve WSD
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +40 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.3°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek 520 numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 L | Trek Verve WSD 16" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | not listed | |
| Stack | 576 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 71.8° | 70.5° | −1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 558 | 575 | +17 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 465 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1052 | 1092 | +40 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | not listed | |
| Standover | 789 | 448 | −341 mm |
| Seat tube length | 543 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 180 | +40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 285 |
Differences are the Trek Verve WSD minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2011 Trek 520, 2013 Trek Verve WSD.
Where each sits in its class
Trek 520Trek Verve WSD
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Trek 520520 | Trek Verve WSD1 WSD |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | SRAM MRX |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX | Shimano Tourney |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M543 Trekking | not listed |
| Pedals | Shimano M-520 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano LX | Formula FM21 |
| Tire | Bontrager Lite Hard-Case | Bontrager H5 |
| Brake | Avid SD-5 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager infinite tilt adjustment | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Select | Bontrager Boulevard WSD |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | not listed | Trek High-tensile |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Approved |
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