Burley Nomad Bike Trailer

by Burley Design

Product Features

• 100-pound, 105-liter capacity bike trailer with forged hitch and durable, waterproof cover
• Two-wheel design for increased stability and handling; 16-inch quick-release alloy wheels
• Removable interior space divider and pockets; easy loading and folding; tie-downs to secure gear
• Weighs less than 15 pounds; quickly disassembles for compact transport and storage
• Warranties: frame--lifetime; plastic--5 years; fabric--1 year

Product Description

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Wander the globe, do your grocery shopping, or escape for a weekend adventure with the Nomad Bike Trailer from Burley. The Nomad encourages comfortable wanderlust and adds to the utility of your bike with its large carrying capacity and weatherproof cover. Able to transport up to 100 pounds and 105 liters, the Nomad can carry all your gear, securely and with ease--especially compared to cumbersome and de-stabilizing panniers. Easy to pack, the Nomad has front and back gates that lower for longer loads, a removable inside space divider, two divided mesh pockets for small items, and eight interior and four exterior D-rings to tie gear down.

Coming equipped with a Burley Forged Hitch, the Nomad attaches quickly and easily to your bike. Thanks to a balance point designed to reduce torque on the bike, the hitch ideally positioned to provide superior tracking and stability, and a smart two-wheel design, the Nomad offers exceptional stability. As an additional bonus, the hitch system has enough torque that you can lay your bike down flat while the trailer remains upright, leaving the cargo undisturbed. As easy to store as it is to use, the Nomad disassembles quickly for compact transport and storage. Backed by comprehensive warranties, the Nomad is built for many years of 2-wheeled adventures.

Key Features:

• Two-wheel design keeps the trailer upright and stable
• Large carrying capacity with removable inside space divider
• Two divided mesh pockets for small items
• Eight interior and four exterior D-rings to tie down gear
• Front and back gates that lower for longer loads
• Quickly disassembles for compact transport and storage
• Forged aluminum hitch
• 16-inch spoked alloy wheels
• Compatible with Nomad Cargo Rack (sold separately)

Specifications:

• Weight Capacity: 100 pounds / 45.4 kilograms
• Cargo Space: 105 liters
• Interior Dimensions (HxW):16.8 x 16.5 inches / 42.5 x 41.9 centimeters
• Assembled Dimensions (LxWxH): 32.4 x 26.8 x 22.8 inches / 82.3 x 67.9 x 57.9 centimeters
• Folded Dimensions (LxWxH): 32.4 x 21.5 x 6.5 inches / 82.3 x 54.6 x 16.5 centimeters
• Weight: 14.8 pounds / 6.7 kilograms
• Wheel Size: 16 inches / 40.6 centimeters

Product Description

The perfect trailer for touring or running errands around town. Lightweight and sturdy, the Nomad can easily carry camping gear, groceries, tools or a cooler full of refreshments. Voluminous carrying capacity with removable interior space-divider. Additional storage available with cargo rack accessory and carry bag 16-Inch quick-release alloy wheel size and new S-bend tow bar lower the center of gravity and improve towing center line for greater stability. Breaks down to 32.5 x 19 x 9-Inch, 100-Pounds (40-Kilogram) capacity. Easy to clean fabric, multiple tie-down points secure cargo.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 34 x 23 x 10 inches ; 19.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001MRZ6WC
• Item model number: 945202
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,885 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best money I've spent in a long time., March 14, 2009

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rabbitruck "Matt" (KC, MO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Burley Nomad Bike Trailer (Sports)

I bought a Nomad two years ago. Love it. I decided to ride my bike to destinations within a couple miles of my home that I normally drive to. Why waste gas and wear on the car when I can get off my lazy rear, ride the bike, and get some needed exercise in the process of doing errands I need to get done?

The Nomad made my bike practical. I can ride to the grocery store, wally world, pet store, etc, all of which are 1-5 miles from my house. If the weather is decent, I take the bike and Burley. I got a 25 pound bag of cat food home the other day, works perfectly. When the wife and I ride the bikes, we can throw a snack, drinks, extra sweatshirt, whatever in the Nomad just in case. Cell phone, wallet, etc can go in one of the little interior pockets. Super. The material is rugged. Of course, if you go offroad with it, over sharp rocks, etc, you can damage it I suppose. Not meant for that.

When the trailer is unloaded you barely notice it back there. It pulls super easy. With a 30-40 pound load, you have to work harder. Not rocket science. You slow down a little. No biggie. You can haul a lot of stuff in one of these guys. I leave the Nomad attached to my bike all the time now, just in case. You go for a ride, remember you need a gallon of milk, and just swing by the store. No problem.

I can't think of the last time I spent this amount of money on something I use this much, derive this much benefit from ( gets me exercising instead of being sedentary ), and enjoy as much.

I get a lot of positive feedback everywhere I go. Never fails to get a positive comment at the grocery store. One day a lady in a pickup truck drove beside me, rolled her window down, and was asking me about the trailer. Got a thumbs up from another driver one day. I think the trailer, in yellow, enhances my visibility and therefore safety on my bike. It is such an oddball thing to see on the road around here, it catches people'e eye, and that is never a bad thing on a bike.

One small flaw keeps it from 5 stars. The wheels are quick release style, and if you are not vigilant and check them for tightness a couple times a season, eventually they loosen and pop off. I rode a whole summer with no issues, then this year the first time I rode it, lost a wheel. I quickly found it, undamaged, and put it back on. The trailer frame got scratched a little. I really attribute this to my lack of attention to detail as much as design. I should have not been as complacent, and should have checked my equipment better and more often. Lesson learned. I wish the wheels were not quick release, though. Anyway, no biggie, I only mention this to alert you that if you buy one, check your wheels for tightness occasionally.

Order one today and get off your butt. You'll love it. I've since ordered my dad a Burley Flatbed. If you're within a 5 mile radius of where you do a lot of shopping, post office, et cetera, perfect. If you are like me, live in the suburbs, and are 1-3 miles from many things you need to do, this is the ultimate rig. You could tour on it longer distance, too.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Easy to Use a 9 Year Old Can Hitch it to a Bike AND Pull It!, June 8, 2008

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Sunshine Alternative Mama (Sunny So Cal) - See all my reviews

We've been using this trailer for over a year now. I pull it, my husband pulls it, and my 8 and 9 year olds pull it; it is lightweight and a dream to tow. My 9 year old can hitch it correctly by himself. We've had no wear issues or fabric ripping, and it is used at least twice a week. I feel comfortable with it even on narrow roads; it isn't that wide and it is stable, with a nice tall flag. My husband goes up and down curbs with it, and we've taken it on dirt roads (not single track mountain biking, but not just pavement either). It carries a considerable load; we easily get groceries for the week, or carry everything we need for a picnic play date at the park. It also folds up very small so we take it with us on vacation (along with our bicycles). We'll be adding the cargo rack soon so we can carry even more!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Road Trailer, May 4, 2008

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Redpawn (Kaneohe, HI) - See all my reviews

I've had few problems with the trailer. The frame is solid. It is stable behind the bike and can haul a fair load. I would not take it out on rocky trails but it is good for hauling groceries, recyclables, a backpack or other small load (under 100# and not too large) on the road or shoulder. I've experienced no problems with tipping but I corner at reasonable speed and am not riding trails with it. My wheels do not come in contact with the fabric as reported in another review and the bottom has not contacted the ground. The fabric is quite tough and should hold up for most users. Empty it is hard to know that it is even there. Loaded going up hill takes some effort, but thats just physics.
The Nomad came standard with a hitch for quick release axles, so I had to order an alternate for my Dahon. The stitching to hold the flag in place was missing, but that was easy to fix.
Would I purchase it again? Yes, because it does the job it was designed to do. It is compact and light weight. It quickly disassembles flat and can be reassembled in about 3 minutes.