Surly Does Trailer

September 11, 2010 Update

Surly have now published some details of the trailer on their blog, Surly Blog. From the blog the features are:

• Load limit of 300 lb / 136 kg;
• Two lengths available – short (32” / 81 c) and long (64” / 164 cm);
• Flexible with mounting options;
• Wheels are 16” heavy duty;
• Will fit bike frames from 20” to 29”;
• Mounting to bicycles is height adjustable to keep the load level and the trailer centred on the rear wheel;
• The trailer hitch is compatible with full suspension bicycles and disc brakes with the exception of Surly’s Pugsley and Big Dummy;
• Fits 120 mm to 145 mm rear frame spacing;
• Fits through doorways … not sure what size door ways but;
• MSRP – US$750 short, US$775 long;
• ETA: Northern hemisphere spring 2011.

From my initial post …

Early pictures from Eurobike 2010 courtesy of Singletrack World indicate that Surly, makers of my touring bike, a Long Haul Trucker are getting into cargo style trailers.  Click through to Singletrack World for more details and more Surly photos from Eurobike.