Originally Posted by
jignall
I have the 520 and love it. Admittedly I haven't ridden it fully loaded so can't comment on how it performs then. But your comments about the "same tired old frame" seem unwarranted. Why change something that works?
For instance the issue with toe overlap, when riding low speed, and trying to turn, the front wheel or fender will touch the shoe.
This is something that Trek can fix if they were listening.
Works?
Rack don't work for loaded touring.
Gearing are not low enough.
Request Shimano to build gearing that can do front 22 3.. 5.. speed and granny.
Invent another patent for touring gearing.
Bring the weight of the frame down and keep the strength intact.
I can go on...