Surly Skid Loader Cargo Ebike - 27.5'' Steel Illegal Smile Green Small
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 Line Cargo (smart system) with Purion 200 Remote with four levels of ride assist
- Three frame sizes (SML) 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 (The maximum cargo capacity of the deck alone is 59lb (27kg))
- Stable dual-leg kickstand and kickstand plate plus mounts for fenders and a front rack
- Fully tested and rated electric bike component set
- Tire clearance: 27.5 x 2.8” without fenders
- Front wheel stabilizer
- Integrated headlights and taillights for extra visibility
- Meets UL 2849 and UL 2271 certification
Geometry

| Size | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| B. Stand Over | 695 | 732 | 745 |
| C. Reach | 398.6 | 424.7 | 450.3 |
| D. Stack | 597.6 | 625.4 | 653.2 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 471 | 471 | 500 |
| F. Headtube Length | 170 | 200 | 230 |
| G. Headtube Angle |
68.0
|
68.0
|
68.0
|
| H. Seat Tube Angle |
74.0
|
73.5
|
73.0
|
| I. BB Drop | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| J. BB Height | 297.3 | 297.3 | 297.3 |
| K. Chainstay Length | 535 | 535 | 535 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 417 | 417 | 417 |
| M. Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| N. Wheelbase | 1201.4 | 1238.7 | 1275.5 |
| Crank Arm Length | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Handlebar Width | 718 | 735 | 735 |
| Recommended Rider Height | 147 - 175 | 157 - 185 | 167 - 195 |
| Stem Length | 60 | 70 | 80 |
Measurements based on:
- 27.5 x 2.5" tire which is the equivalent of an ISO 584 x 63 tire, with an outside diameter of 714.5mm
Frame Specs
- Design Wheel/Tire Sizes27.5 x 2.5"
| Frame Construction | Frame Construction100% 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) |
| Rear Brake (Rotor) | 74mm Post (180-203mm rotor) |
| 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 |