2017 Trek CrossRip vs 2019 Trek 520
The Trek 520 size closest to your 54 is the 57. Compare the 57 instead
What changes on the Trek 520
Compared with the Trek CrossRip in 54, the Trek 520 in 54 places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −18 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +5 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 CrossRip numbers we have for size 54 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek CrossRip 54 | Trek 520 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 396 | 378 | −18 mm |
| Stack | 582 | 565 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71.0° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 554 | 543 | −11 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043 | 1048 | +5 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 70 | −4 mm |
| BB height | 277 | 278 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 775 | 768 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 540 | 512 | −28 mm |
| Head tube length | 143 | 140 | −3 mm |
Differences are the Trek 520 minus the Trek CrossRip. Full charts: 2017 Trek CrossRip, 2019 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 CrossRip1 | Trek 520520 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora R3000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Sora R3030, Shimano Deore M4000 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X9 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | FSA Vero Pro | Shimano Alivio T4060 |
| Wheelset | Formula DC-20 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager H5 | Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Ultimate |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC22 | Shimano M475 |
| Brake | TRP Spyre C 2.0 | TRP Spyre C 2.0 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager VR-C | Bontrager Comp VR-C |
| Saddle | Bontrager Evoke 1 | Bontrager Evoke |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Affinity |
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