2014 Trek CrossRip vs 2016 Trek 520
The 54 is the Trek 520 size closest to your 52 Trek CrossRip. 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 520
Compared with the Trek CrossRip in 52, the Trek 520 in 54 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 19 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +19 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek CrossRip numbers we have for size 52 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek CrossRip 52 | Trek 520 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 387 | 378 | −9 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 565 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.2° | 71° | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 543 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029 | 1048 | +19 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 70 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 277 | 278 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 753 | 768 | +15 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520 | 512 | −8 mm |
| Head tube length | 128 | 140 | +12 mm |
Differences are the Trek 520 minus the Trek CrossRip. Full charts: 2014 Trek CrossRip, 2016 Trek 520.
Where each sits in its class
Trek CrossRipTrek 520
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 CrossRipCrossRip | Trek 520520 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Claris | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Claris | Shimano Alivio, Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-830 | Shimano HG50 |
| Crankset | FSA Vero | Shimano Deore M590 Trekking |
| Wheelset | Shimano RM30 | Shimano Deore |
| Tire | Bontrager H5 | Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case |
| Brake | Tektro Oryx | Shimano T400 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager SSR VR-S | Bontrager VR-C |
| Seatpost | Bontrager SSR | Bontrager SSR |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano Deore |
| Headset | not listed | VP Slimstak |
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