Trek 520 Frame Build
05-10-09 | 04:15 PM
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Trek 520 Frame Build
Well things quickly changed. I was going to convert a Specialized Crossroads that I have into a tourer, but I found this 2004 Trek 520 frameset. It is in great shape and came with the fork, stem, drop bars, and headset. The headset is missing the top cap and bolt. I have already installed an Ultegra triple crankset and BB, Ultegra RD, and XT FD. Some questions. When I got the frame home I realized that the steerer tube and headset is 1" with a 1 1/8" head tube. Is there a reason for Trek doing this? Also does anyone know what size seat tube is required? it looks to need a 27.2, but not sure.
05-10-09 | 06:44 PM
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From: Hampton Roads VA
Bikes: '07 Trek 520, '09 Gary Fisher Triton, '04 Trek 8000, '85 Trek 500, '84 Trek 610, '85 Trek 510, '88 Trek 660, '92 Trek 930, Trek Multitrack 700
Definatly 27.2 on the seat post.
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"When I hear another express an opinion, which is not mine, I say to myself, He has a right to his opinion, as I to mine; why should I question it. His error does me no injury, and shall I become a Don Quixot to bring all men by force of argument, to one opinion? If a fact be misstated, it is probable he is gratified by a belief of it, and I have no right to deprive him of the gratification."
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