Skid Loader

Commuting – 1 Child Passenger – E-Assist Midtail

$3,999.00 USD

~~$4,799.00 USD~~ $3,999.00 USD

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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
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
Sturdy, full-size wheels and large-volume 27.5 x 2.5” ExtraTerrestrial tires
Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification

Specifications

Build Kit

Frameset

Frame

Surly Skid Loader - 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main traingle, TIG welded, E.D. coated

Color

Bathwater Gray

Fork

Surly Dinner Fork - 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated

Components

Headset

Cane Creek ViscoSet/40 series

Seatpost Clamp

Surly Stainless

Seatpost

Trans-X Dropper Post, 120 mm/400 mm

Stem

Kalloy 4-bolt 31.8 mm clamp

Grips/Bar Tape

Velo

Saddle

WTB Volt

Rear Rack

Surly Skid Loader dedicated rear rack features M6 hardware and 100-lb. capacity

Handlebar

Surly Terminal Bar

Lights Included

No

Drivetrain

Front Derailleur

N/A

Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed

Cassette

microSHIFT Advent X H-Series 10-speed, 11-48t

Drive Type

Mid-Drive

Chain

TAYA 10-speed

Crankset

FSA Mega Arm set for Bosch, with FSA Mega Ring Steel, 38t

Shifter

microSHIFT Advent X Pro

Brake Levers

Tektro M745

Brake Calipers

Tektro 4-piston M745

Assist Levels

Eco, Tour, Sport, and Turbo

Rotors

Tektro 6-bolt 180 mm

Drive Unit

Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit (20 mph)

Ebike Classification

Class 1

Max Assist Speed

20 mph

Motor Torque

85Nm

Max Motor Assist

600W

Battery Capacity Watt Hours

500 Wh

Battery Type

Frame mounted Lithium-ion, Bosch PowerPack 500 battery

Removable Battery

Yes

Estimated Charge Time

2–7.5 hours

Charger Included

Yes

Range Estimate

A 15–50 mile range is normal for Skid Loader, but your mileage may vary depending on support mode, rider weight, cargo load, and peruse the Bosch E-bike Range Calculator to learn how you can extend your bike’s range.

Gross Payload

400 lb. max weight capacity (rider plus cargo)

Throttle

No

Walk Assist

Yes

Wheels

Front Tire

Surly ExtraTerrestrial 27.5 x 2.5", Tubeless Ready, 60tpi

Rear Tire

Surly ExtraTerrestrial 27.5 x 2.5", Tubeless Ready, 60tpi

Front Hub

Novatec thru-axle, 36h, 15 x 110mm

Rear Hub

Novatec HG spline cassette hub, sealed bearing, thru-axle, 36h, 12 x 148 mm

Spoke

Stainless 14g

Rim

WTB i35 27.5 HTZ, 36h

*Specifications are subject to change without notice

Geometry

Size	Small	Medium	Large
A. Effective Top Tube	560.0	595.0	630.0
B. Stand Over	709.0	743.0	780.0
C. Reach	373.0	401.0	428.0
D. Stack	593.0	616.0	640.0
E. Total Seat Tube Length	445.0	445.0	500.0
F. Headtube Length	160.0	185.0	210.0
G. Headtube Angle	69.0	69.0	69.0
H. Seat Tube Angle	72.5	72.5	72.5
I. BB Drop	60.0	60.0	60.0
K. Chainstay Length	530.0	530.0	530.0
L. Fork Length Axle to Crown	420.0	420.0	420.0
M. Fork Offset	50.0	50.0	50.0
N. Wheelbase	1153.0	1190.0	1226.0
Crank Arm Length	170.0	175.0	175.0
Handlebar Width	718.0	735.0	735.0
Recommended Rider Height	149.9 - 182.9	160.0 - 190.5	167.6 - 198.1
Stem Length	60.0	70.0	70.0

Measurements based on:

Standover height measured at the center of the TT and based on a wheel diameter of 714.5mm

Frame Specs

Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 27.5 x 2.5"
Frame Construction 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Fork Construction 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Suspension Fork Length (Travel) N/A
Rigid Fork Length 420mm
Fork Offset 50mm
Axle to Crown 420mm
Rear Spacing 12 x 148mm (Surly axle included)
Front Brake (Rotor) 51mm I.S. (203mm max rotor)
Headset - Upper EC34/28.6
Headset - Lower EC34/30
Front Spacing 15 x 110mm (Surly axle included)
Steerer Tube Ø28.6mm (1-1/8")
Crown Race Ø30mm (1-1/8")
Seatpost Ø30.9mm
Dropper Post Compatible Yes
Seatpost Clamp Ø33.1mm
Accessory Mounts Dual Bosch PowerPack Battery Mounts
Bottle Mounts Frame: 1 Standard (S); 2 Standard (M–L)
Fork Mounts Two 4-pack mounts
Front Fender Mounts Yes
Rear Fender Mounts Yes

Documents

Warranty

Frame Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the
product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated
receipt for proof of purchase.

This warranty does NOT cover the following:

Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler

Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or
for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or
anything other than normal use

Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold

Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product

Normal wear and tear

Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly

This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or
replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the
sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This
warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer
or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss,
inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or
condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.

This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and
those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited
warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.