Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Groupset microSHIFT Advent X, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Motor Bosch 250W 63Nm mid-drive -
Battery 500 Wh -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
149cm - 182cm
MD
160cm - 190cm
LG
167cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Suspension Fork
100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
microSHIFT Advent X Pro
Cassette
microSHIFT Advent X H-Series 10-speed, 11-48t
Crank
FSA Mega Arm set for Bosch, with FSA Mega Ring Steel, 38t
Bottom Bracket
N/A
Chain
TAYA 10-speed
Wheels
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
Rims
WTB i35 27.5 HTZ, 36h
Spokes
Stainless 14g
Tires
Surly ExtraTerrestrial 27.5 x 2.5", Tubeless Ready, 60tpi
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 4-piston M745, Tektro 6-bolt 180 mm
Cockpit
Stem
Kalloy 4-bolt 31.8 mm clamp
Handlebar
Surly Terminal Bar
Headset
Cane Creek ViscoSet/40 series
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt
Seatpost
Trans-X Dropper Post, 120 mm/400 mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit (20 mph)
Battery
500 Wh
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.6 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Front Center | 629 mm | 666 mm | 702 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Stack | 587 mm | 610 mm | 634 mm |
| Reach | 367 mm | 395 mm | 422 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 554 mm | 589 mm | 624 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 160 mm | 185 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 524 mm | 524 mm | 524 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1147 mm | 1184 mm | 1220 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 703 mm | 737 mm | 774 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 |
| Rider Min Height | 149 cm | 160 cm | 167 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 182 cm | 190 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Skid Loader completes the Surly E Skid model. There is 1 e-bike that carries this model name.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Utility e-bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Utility e-bike is 3636$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Utility e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 4799$. Comparing this to the average Utility e-bike price, we see that the price is 31.99% higher.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this e-bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Skid Loader e-bike is equipped with the aluminum model. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, if speed is what you’re after, 700c wheels are a better fit.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Surly Skid Loader has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Surly Skid Loader e-bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 149 cm – 198 cm (4.89 ft – 6.5 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
Surly Skid Loader includes a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.