2021 Trek 520 vs 2020 Trek Verve Disc Lowstep
The XS is the Trek Verve Disc Lowstep 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 Disc Lowstep
Compared with the Trek 520 in 54, the Trek Verve Disc Lowstep 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 Disc Lowstep XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 375 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 565 | 582 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.0° | 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 Disc Lowstep minus the Trek 520. Full charts: 2021 Trek 520, 2020 Trek Verve Disc Lowstep.
Where each sits in its class
Trek 520Trek Verve Disc Lowstep
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 Disc Lowstep1 Disc Lowstep |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | Shimano Sora R3000 | Shimano Altus EF500 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora R3030, Shimano Deore M4000 | Shimano Tourney TY510, Shimano Acera M310 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | SunRace MFM300 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC Z51 |
| Crankset | Shimano Alivio T4060 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Ultimate | Bontrager H5 |
| Hub | Shimano M475 | Formula DC20, Formula DC-31 |
| Rim | Bontrager Affinity | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | TRP Spyre C 2.0 | Tektro MD-M280 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp VR-C | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke | Bontrager Boulevard |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | VP BC55P |
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