2015 Trek 520 vs 2015 Trek CrossRip
The 52 is the Trek CrossRip size closest to your 54 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 54, the Trek CrossRip in 52 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 9 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +9 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −19 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −15 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek 520 numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 54 | Trek CrossRip 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 387 | +9 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 560 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 71.2° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 548 | +5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 435 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048 | 1029 | −19 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 74 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 278 | 277 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 768 | 753 | −15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 512 | 520 | +8 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 128 | −12 mm |
Differences are the Trek CrossRip minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2015 Trek 520, 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Deore | Shimano Claris |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | SRAM PG-830 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M590 Trekking | FSA Vero |
| Wheelset | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case | Bontrager H5 |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Formula FM21, Shimano RM30 |
| Brake | Shimano T400 | Tektro Oryx |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | Bontrager SSR VR-S |
| Headset | VP Slimstak | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Claris |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager TLR |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Elite Blendr |
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