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2014 Trek CrossRip vs 2016 Trek 520

The 57 is the Trek 520 size closest to your 56 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 56, the Trek 520 in 57 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−9 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−19 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+2 mm
About the same
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 56 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek CrossRip 56Trek 520 57Difference
Reach402383−19 mm
Stack596587−9 mm
Head tube angle72.0°71.8°−0.2°
Effective top tube584557−27 mm
Chainstay length435450+15 mm
Wheelbase10501052+2 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
BB height281278−3 mm
Standover787794+7 mm
Seat tube length560543−17 mm
Head tube length167160−7 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartTrek CrossRipCrossRipTrek 520520
FrameTrek Alphanot listed
ShifterShimano Clarisnot listed
DerailleurShimano ClarisShimano Alivio, Shimano Deore
CassetteSRAM PG-830Shimano HG50
CranksetFSA VeroShimano Deore M590 Trekking
WheelsetShimano RM30Shimano Deore
TireBontrager H5Bontrager AW1 Hard-Case
BrakeTektro OryxShimano T400
HandlebarBontrager SSR VR-SBontrager VR-C
SeatpostBontrager SSRBontrager SSR
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1Bontrager Evoke 1
Chainnot listedKMC X9
Hubnot listedShimano Deore
Headsetnot listedVP Slimstak

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