Thread: Difference between a trek 500 and 520
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Old 05-28-09 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Road Fan

Early on Trek had two frame geometries, three materials, and dozens of build kits. As they went on the frames became more specialized.

Models changed a lot from year to year, even in frame details like rake. Not all 500s would ride like all other 500s, over the years.

Road Fan
I think this refers to my bike. The 1983 brochure (vintage trek site) shows the geometries to be identical. Same wheel base, same angles, same chain stay length. The 500 has only one position for a bottle cage.
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