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Anne-Marije Rook

Surly Skid Loader reviewed: A rugged cargo e-bike built for more than city streets

2025 Surly Skid Loader.

The steel bikes of Minnesota brand Surly are like the Midwest people themselves: no-nonsense, practical and focused on getting the job done. Their machines have a blue-collar charm that’s easy to love.

Surlys aren’t bikes for people chasing KOMs or the latest tech trends, they’re for riders who value durability over dazzle, utility over hype and the kind of solid construction that can shrug off decades of hard use. The more scuffs and scratches, the more character. They also ride really nicely.

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