2021 Trek 520 vs 2019 Trek CrossRip
The Trek CrossRip size closest to your 54 is the 52. Compare the 52 instead
What changes on the Trek CrossRip
Compared with the Trek 520 in 54, the Trek CrossRip in 58 places the top of the head tube 46 mm higher and 28 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +46 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +28 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +6 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- 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 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek 520 54 | Trek CrossRip 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 406 | +28 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 611 | +46 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 71.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 543 | 578 | +35 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 435 | −15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1048 | 1054 | +6 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 70 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 278 | 281 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 768 | 810 | +42 mm |
| Seat tube length | 512 | 580 | +68 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 173 | +33 mm |
Differences are the Trek CrossRip minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2021 Trek 520, 2019 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 CrossRip1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora R3000 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3030, Shimano Deore M4000 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio T4060 | FSA Vero Pro |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Ultimate | Bontrager H5 |
| Hub | Shimano M475 | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity | not listed |
| Brake | TRP Spyre C 2.0 | TRP Spyre C 2.0 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | Bontrager VR-C |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula DC-20 |
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