2016 Trek 520 vs 2018 Trek Verve Women's
The XS is the Trek Verve Women's 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 Verve Women's
Compared with the Trek 520 in 54, the Trek Verve Women's in XS places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +22 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper 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 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 54 | Trek Verve Women's XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 375 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 582 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 71.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 564 | +21 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 465 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048 | 1070 | +22 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 278 | 292 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 768 | 689 | −79 mm |
| Seat tube length | 512 | 330 | −182 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 145 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Trek Verve Women's minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2016 Trek 520, 2018 Trek Verve Women's.
Where each sits in its class
Trek 520Trek Verve Women's
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 Women's1 Women's |
|---|---|---|
| Derailleur | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Deore | Shimano Tourney TY51, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M590 Trekking | not listed |
| Wheelset | Shimano Deore | Formula FM21 |
| Tire | Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case | Bontrager H5 |
| Hub | Shimano Deore | Formula FM21, Formula FM31 |
| Brake | Shimano T400 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | not listed |
| Headset | VP Slimstak | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | not listed |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano Altus EF500 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Connection |
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