Details
Skid Loader is a compact electric cargo bike wired for large loads, small footprints, and everyday deviant behavior.
Just as Easy, Not as Big
Cutting back on car trips is a worthy undertaking, especially in these times of planetary peril. With its electric-assist motor and extreme hauling capabilities, our compact electric cargo bike Skid Loader invites those inclined to throw a leg over and wave their middle digits at downtown gridlock. Built for finding more ways to drive less and ferrying various materials to work, play, or wherever, we gave Skid Loader the utility of a long-tail and a manageable footprint that fits wherever a normal bike does.
Comfortable and compliant under load, Skid Loader also enjoys cutting loose without cargo. Engineered to ride and feel like a regular bike, its 27.5" wheel platform provides abundant tire options you don't get from cargo bikes rolling on smaller wheels. And because it's a Surly, we gave it ample tire clearance and built it for commutes that go from bus stop to bandit trail. We also gave all three frame sizes adequate standover and a dropper post to fit riders of assorted shapes and sizes. Furnished with useful accessory barnacles and internal routing for just about everything, Skid Loader's scaled-down and feature-packed cargo frame removes the roadblocks between you and riding whenever the hell you want.
- Equipped with Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit, featuring four invigorating levels of ride assist
- Capable of running dual batteries for extended range (all mounting hardware and wiring included)
- Dedicated rear rack rated for 100 pounds of potatoes, thanks to beefed-up M6 hardware
- Internal cable routing for dropper post, brake, shifter, and lights
- Mounts for fenders, front rack, and bottle cages (two on Medium and Large, one on Small)
- Stable dual-leg kickstand for your loading convenience
- Compatible with Surly Excellent Adventure rear axle for use with Surly Bill and Ted Trailers; accommodations for human cargo
- Sturdy, full-size wheels and large-volume 27.5 x 2.5" ExtraTerrestrial tires
Size | Small | Medium | Large |
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Seat Tube Length (mm) | 445 | 445 | 500 |
Top Tube Length (Effective) (mm) | 560 | 595 | 630 |
Head Tube Angle | 72.5° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
Seat Tube Angle | 60.0° | 60.0° | 60.0° |
BB Drop (mm) | 60 | 60 | 60 |
Chainstay Length (mm) | 530 | 530 | 530 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1153 | 1190 | 1226 |
Standover Height (mm) | 709 | 743 | 780 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 160 | 185 | 210 |
Fork Length (mm) | 417 | 417 | 417 |
Fork Rake / Offset (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Stack (mm) | 593 | 616 | 640 |
Reach (mm) | 373 | 401 | 428 |
Stem Length (mm) | 60 | 70 | 80 |
Stem Angle | 7.0° | 7.0° | 7.0° |
Handlebar Width (mm) | 718 | 735 | 735 |
Crank Length (mm) | 170 | 175 | 175 |
Specs
Frame | 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main traingle, TIG welded, E.D. coated |
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Fork | 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated |
Rims | WTB i35 27.5 HTZ 36 hole |
Hubs |
Front: Novatec Thru Axle 36h, 15x110mm Rear: Novatec HG spline cassette hub, sealed bearing, CrMo axle, Thru Axle, 36h, 12x148mm |
Spokes | Sha Dar Stainless 14g |
Tires | Surly ExtraTerrestrial 27.5x2.5 60tp |
Crankset | FSA Mega Arm set for Bosch w/ FSA Mega Ring Steel 38t |
Shifters | microSHIFT Advent X Pro single click |
Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT Advent X 10 speed |
Cassette/Freewheel | ADVENT X H-Series 10 Speed Cassette 11-48 |
Chain | TAYA 10 speed, Bosch E-bike, For 1000W and 160Nm output torque, DHT finish |
Brakes | Tektro 4 piston M745 |
Rotors | Tektro 180mm 6 bolt |
Brake Levers | Tektro M745 |
Handlebars | Surly Terminal Bar |
Tape/Grips | Velo Grips |
Stem | Kalloy 4-bolt 31.8 mm clamp |
Headset | Cane Creek ViscoSet/40 series |
Seatpost | Trans-X Dropper Post, 120 mm/400 mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt |
Pedals | Sold Separately |
Motor | Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit 20mph |
Battery | 500wh |
* Subject to change without notice.