A highly useful compact electric cargo bike, Surly Skid Loader is built for heavy loads and goes where traditional long-tails can’t quite fit. Engineered to expand utility and shrink footprints, it’s ideal for cutting down on car trips and navigating tight spaces — think bus racks, packed trains, or studios without storage space. Skid Loader comes in three broad frame sizes, and it’s equipped with a robust rear rack, the option to run dual batteries for greater range, and clearance for large-volume tires. For hauling more gear over longer distances and everyday rides on whatever surface, Skid Loader rolls along, happy to oblige.
100% Surly Chromoly Steel frame and fork, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit (20 mph) with four levels of ride assist and Bosch PowerPack 500 battery
Three frame sizes (S,M,L) with dropper post and standover considerations
Internal cable routing for dropper post, brake, derailleur, and lights
Dedicated rear rack features M6 hardware and 100-lb. capacity
Stable dual-leg kickstand and kickstand plate, plus mounts for fenders and a front rack
Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit:
Provides a maximum torque of 85 Nm, with assistance up to 20 mph, for powerful support at low cadence
Delivers up to 400% of perfectly delivered support, while starting smooth and riding predictably
Offers four levels of ride assist, including ECO, TOUR, SPORT, and TURBO
PowerPack 500 Battery:
Increased capacity to 13.4 Ah (Amp-Hours), with 500 Wh (Watt-Hours) for extended range
36-volt Lithium-ion battery requires about two hours to charge 50%, and full charge takes approx. 4.5 hours with the Bosch Standard Charger
Frame-mounted battery pack weighs 5.7 lbs
Bosch Standard 2A Charger included
Dual Battery Operation:
Skid Loader can accommodate a second battery, should you feel like taking the long way home
Dual Batteries deliver up to 1,000 Wh for even more range and capability
The Bosch DualBattery system switches intelligently between the two batteries, both during charging and discharging
DualBattery feature is compatible with PowerPack 400 and 500 series frame-mounted batteries (Additional battery sold separately)
Skid Loaders Robust Rear Rack:
Rated for 100 lbs. and compatible with the Thule Yepp Maxi Nexxt, Thule Yepp Maxi EasyFit, and Burley Dash child seats (Note: Skid Loader is not compatible with the Surly Kid Corral system)
Features an integrated mount for a Burley trailercycle hitch
Upper and lower mounts allow multiple pannier configurations