Surly Skid Loader 27.5 E-Bike 2022

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.

• Frame  -  100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
• Fork  -  100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
• Headset  -  Cane Creek ViscoSet/40 series
• Stem  -  Kalloy 4-bolt 31.8 mm clamp
• Handlebar  -  Surly Terminal Bar
• Grips/Bar Tape  -  Velo Grips
• Seatpost  -  Trans-X Dropper Post, 120 mm/400 mm
• Saddle  -  WTB Volt
• Drive Unit  -  Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit (20 mph)
• E-Bike Classification  -  Class 1
• Drive Type  -  Mid-Drive
• Max Assist Speed  -  20 mph
• Motor Torque  -  85Nm
• 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,
• Four Ride Assist Levels  -  Eco, Tour, Sport, and Turbo
• Walk Assist  -  Yes
• Max Motor Assist  -  600W
• Throttle  -  No
• Gross Payload  -  400 lb. max weight capacity (rider plus cargo)
• Battery Capacity Watt Hours  -  500 Wh
• Battery Power Volts  -  N/A
• Removable Battery  -  Yes
• Estimated Charge Time  -  2–7.5 hours
• Charger Included  -  Yes
• Lights Included  -  No
• Front Derailleur  -  N/A
• Rear Derailleur  -  microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed
• Cassette  -  microSHIFT Advent X H-Series 10-speed, 11-48t
• Chain  -  TAYA 10-speed
• Crankset  -  FSA Mega Arm set for Bosch, with FSA Mega Ring Steel, 38t
• Shifter  -  microSHIFT Advent X ProBrakes & RotorsTektro 4-piston M745, Tektro 6-bolt 180 mm
• Bottom Bracket  -  N/A
• 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
• Spokes  -  Stainless 14g
• Rim  -  WTB i35 27.5 HTZ, 36h
• Tires  -  Surly ExtraTerrestrial 27.5 x 2.5", Tubeless Ready, 60tpi

Specifications are subject to change