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2018 Trek CrossRip vs 2020 Trek 520

The 60 is the Trek 520 size closest to your 61 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 61, the Trek 520 in 60 places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 18 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−18 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+9 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
+0.3°
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 61 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementTrek CrossRip 61Trek 520 60Difference
Reach410392−18 mm
Stack630625−5 mm
Head tube angle71.5°71.8°+0.3°
Effective top tube594583−11 mm
Chainstay length435450+15 mm
Wheelbase10651074+9 mm
BB drop7070±0 mm
BB height281278−3 mm
Standover834826−8 mm
Seat tube length610575−35 mm
Head tube length193200+7 mm

Differences are the Trek 520 minus the Trek CrossRip. Full charts: 2018 Trek CrossRip, 2020 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 CrossRip1Trek 520520
FrameTrek Alphanot listed
ShifterShimano SoraShimano Sora R3000
DerailleurShimano SoraShimano Sora R3030, Shimano Deore M4000
CassetteShimano HG200Shimano HG200
ChainKMC X9KMC X9
CranksetFSA Vero ProShimano Alivio T4060
WheelsetFormula DC-20not listed
TireBontrager H5Bontrager H2 Hard-Case Ultimate
HubFormula DC20, Formula DC22Shimano M475
BrakeTRP Spyre C 2.0TRP Spyre C 2.0
HandlebarBontrager VR-CBontrager Comp VR-C
SaddleBontrager Evoke 1Bontrager Evoke
Rimnot listedBontrager Affinity

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