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Old 10-16-19, 04:42 PM
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mev
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Originally Posted by hfbill
Trek lost me in 2009 when they decided to change the 520 to a compact geometry frame, thereby loosing the horizontal top bar. I might have been tempted to get a newer 520, mainly for the disc brakes, but because of the compact frame and some other factors, like the inferior quality of the steel & the components etc, I just keep overhauling & upgrading my '94 520 every few years. No regrets.
Found myself in a similar position. I have a 2007 model Trek 520 and a 2004 model Trek 520.

I don't have an inherent need to get a new bicycle, but prior to my extended 2016 trip, I took a look at the new Trek 520 models. I'm definitely a fan of disc brakes and so was similarly tempted. I replace components as the wear out and sometimes proactively before an extended tour - so I wasn't as concerned on the component choices. However, the frame dimensions were the big thing that had me overhaul my 2007 Trek 520 instead.
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