2012 Trek 520 vs 2014 Trek CrossRip
The 49 is the Trek CrossRip size closest to your 48 Trek 520. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Trek CrossRip
Compared with the Trek 520 in 48, the Trek CrossRip in 49 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek 520 numbers we have for size 48 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 48 | Trek CrossRip 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 376 | +4 mm |
| Stack | 530 | 536 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.5° | 70.6° | +1.1° |
| Effective top tube | 522 | 525 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 435 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1041 | 1015 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 74 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 715 | 731 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 500 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 105 | +10 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 277 |
Differences are the Trek CrossRip minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2012 Trek 520, 2014 Trek CrossRip.
Where each sits in its class
Trek 520Trek CrossRip
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 CrossRipCrossRip |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace | Shimano Claris |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, Shimano Deore | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM PG-830 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M543 Trekking | FSA Vero |
| Wheelset | Shimano Deore | Shimano RM30 |
| Tire | Bontrager Lite Hard-Case | Bontrager H5 |
| Brake | Tektro RL520 | Tektro Oryx |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | Bontrager SSR VR-S |
| Headset | FSA Orbit | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager infinite tilt adjustment | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha |
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