Surly Skid Loader - Illegal Smile Green
by Surly
The Skid Loader is Surly's compact electric cargo bike: longtail utility with a footprint that fits anywhere a normal bike does. Bosch Performance Line Cargo motor with up to 85Nm of torque, dual-battery capable for extended range, and a dedicated rear rack rated for 100 lb of whatever you need to haul.
Engineered to ride and feel like a regular bike — 27.5" wheels, abundant tire clearance, and dropper post across all three sizes. Internal cable routing for shifter, brake, lights, and dropper keeps everything clean.
Why Skid Loader
- Bosch Performance Line Cargo (Smart System) with Purion 200 Remote — 4 levels of assist
- Dual-battery capable for extended range
- 100 lb-rated rear rack with M6 hardware
- 27.5" wheels with 2.5" ExtraTerrestrial tires
- Internal routing for dropper, brake, shifter, and lights
- Stable dual-leg kickstand (Ursus Jumbo 80) and front-wheel stabilizer for easy loading
- Integrated AXA Nxt 60 headlight + AXA Blueline taillight
- UL 2849 and UL 2271 certified
- Class 1 e-bike, max assist speed 20 mph
Frameset
- Frame: 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted, TIG welded, ED coated
- Fork: 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered blades
- Color: Illegal Smile Green
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
E-system
- Motor: Bosch Performance Line Cargo, 85Nm torque, 400% max assist
- Battery: Bosch PowerPack 545 (545Wh, 36V, 14.4Ah) — removable, dual-battery capable
- Charger: Bosch 4A charger included (~1.8 hr to 50%, ~4.9 hr to 100%)
- Range: 15-50 miles depending on assist mode, load, and conditions
- Display: Purion 200 Remote
Drivetrain
- Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS
- Shifter: Shimano CUES U6000
- Cassette: Shimano Linkglide LG300, 11-48t, 10-speed
- Chain: Shimano Linkglide LG500
- Crankset: FSA CK-763, 38t
Brakes
- Levers & calipers: Tektro HD-M750, 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Rotors: Tektro 180/180, 6-bolt
Wheels & tires
- Rims: WTB HTZ Trail i35 27.5", TCS 2.0
- Front hub: Novatec 15 x 110mm, 6-bolt, 36h
- Rear hub: Novatec 12 x 148mm, 6-bolt, 36h
- Tires: Surly ExtraTerrestrial 27.5 x 2.5", 60 tpi, tubeless-ready
Cockpit & finishing kit
- Handlebar: Surly Terminal
- Stem: Kalloy 31.8
- Grips: Velo Black
- Saddle: WTB Volt Medium
- Seatpost: Tranz-X YSP15 dropper, 120mm travel
- Headset: Cane Creek Viscoset upper / 40 Series lower
- Rear rack: Surly Skid Loader dedicated, 100 lb-rated
Capacity
- Gross payload: 400 lb max (rider + cargo)
- Rack: 100 lb (deck alone: 59 lb / 27 kg)
- Complete bike weight: 60 lb 15 oz (Medium)
Specifications subject to change without notice.