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Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer
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Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer

Item # 784039

$349.00

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The Burley Nomad™ bike trailer is perfect for touring across country or commuting across town.

  • Offers a large carrying capacity; a removable partition allows for any size load
  • Interior tie-downs secure gear and interior pockets organize small essentials
  • Lightweight, sturdy aluminum frame and a 2-wheel design keep the trailer upright and easy to pull by hand when detached from the bike
  • Durable, 16 in. quick-release alloy wheels
  • Low tongue weight won't compromise bike handling
  • Easy to clean fabric
  • Safety flag included
  • Standard forged hitch fits both quick-release and nutted axles
  • Folded dimensions: 32.5 x 19 x 9 in.
  • Add the We! Ski kit (sold separately) for a winter-ready trailer

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Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer Specs

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Description

Average weight14 lbs. 8 oz.
Dimensions32.5 x 27 x 23 inches
MaterialAluminum
FabricPolyester
Capacity100 pounds

Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer Customer Reviews

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Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer
 
4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (4)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Versatile (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid cyclist (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Jul

    9

    2009

    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent stable durable

    By Hikeswithdogs

    from Las Vegas, NV

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Security

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Long Rides
    • Mountain Bikes
    • Overnight Camping

    Comments about Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer:

    I use this product in a number of ways: Grocery shopping, Hauling my fencing gear around, and overnight camping with my mountain bike. I've never taken it road touring per se because I usually go camping with my dog and that combination does not work on the side of a busy roadway!

    I've had my Burley for a couple of years now. Mine has the rack attachment which I highly recommend - you can carry all kinds of stuff bigger than the compartment if you have one. My fencing bag, for example, is about 5 feet long. I lash it to the rack with bungee cords and off I go.

    Security is a potential issue with this product. I've not found a good way to lock it. The wheels are quick release (great if you have a flat) but there isn't a good way to secure the wheels or trailer to your bike without a VERY long cable/chain - which is heavy. However, when I take it grocery shopping I disconnect it from the bike and wheel it around inside the store like a shopping cart - which works pretty well, particularly if you use those reusable grocery bags.

    But back to camping. It's a dream to have. I camp in the desert and find I need to carry a lot of water with me. Having the bike trailer makes the camping trip possible. I put on more rugged tires and thicker tubes, but can pretty much go on the worst trails - typically two track old mining roads. The extra wheels add wonderful stability but you do need some trail width. I am not too sure how it would do on a single track - but I am almost always on old dirt roads.

    Another nice thing about having the trailer is that you can pack it with your pump, spare tube, light, and tire change kits and its just always there in the side pockets. I've even got a water bottle and Cliff bar always in there, ready to use!

    Burley claims you can put 100 lbs in this, I am not sure about that. At high weights the wheels tend to bow in and rub against the sides of the trailer. I've probably had 60 lbs in it though and pulling and stopping is no problem. Because the tow-bar is on one side (the left side) of the bike, you need to watch your right turn turning radius or the wheel might catch against the tow-bar. But I have never actually had this happen.

    Also I got the classic hitch - is a snap (literally) to hitch and release the trailer. One important point is that you need a kickstand or someone else to hold your bike while performing attachment operations.

    Finally, when not in use you can fold the thing up pretty compactly for storage. I like that a lot.

    I love this product. I use this product regularly, and I highly recommend it. It's well worth the cost.

    • Gift:
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    (12 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    1

    2009

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Trailer, watch the right tire!

    By Kent the Commuter

    from Sanger, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Long Rides
    • Mountain Bikes

    Comments about Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer:

    When parking my vehicle in summer, these trailers do wonders. There are few ways to replace a trunk of a car, the Nomad is one.

    Having two wheels out wide give it outstanding support, when compared to a narrow single wheel trailer. The two wheels also mean that you can load it heavy to one side not worry about stability when riding, nice when you ride along side busy roads without bike lanes. The right wheel may see extra abuse do to the width, it got flats quite a bit due to running off the road before I wised up.

    There is some extra safety added with the Nomad, the bright yellow color and shear width make cars go around you. Not the slight movement around you, but sometimes 4ft or another lane when they see it. At dark, the rear reflective tape lights up and you are clearly visible.

    Though I would not recommend loading it up to its capacity, 100 lbs is easy to pull until you find a hill, and it was only for a mile. The trailer doesn't push you down the hill, but it will make itself known when going up. Grocery shopping, 40 mile plus trips, and most of all; the ability to haul tubes and parts for the bikes saves time. The biggest use for me is for storage of extra water, the volume inside allows and has no other real point for me.

    • Gift:
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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    May

    7

    2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great Trailer.

    By CapnDon

    from Sacramento, CA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

    • Poor current hitch

    Best Uses

    • Grocery Shopping
    • Taking big loads to work

    Comments about Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer:

    This trailer really increases the versatility of your bicycle, without adding permanent features such as a cargo bike. I have hauled six bags of groceries with no problem. (A little slow at the starts). I use it to take my musical instrument to work, and then to lessons once a week and it paid for itself in one summer of savings for gas and parking. The width does not seem to be a problem. It rides a little off set to the left so the right wheel is only out slightly beyond your right shoulder. Cars give you plenty of clearance as you are very visible. The standard hitch (A metal bracket captured by the quick release) is a bit noisy and sloppy. I went to the Classic hitch that clamps in the rear triangle and like it better. The only issue with the Classic hitch could be heal clearance, or if you have an odd frame shape like a recumbent. The trailer is not completely waterproof so any thing you haul in the rain should be protected with plastic bags of dry bags.

    Service and delivery comments:

    Purchased elsewhere but am very happy with all of my purchases at REI, especially with the unconditional return policy. Overall, that policy alone probably saves you money even if the initial cost is a little higher.

    • Gift:
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jun

    23

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    "Who Knew?"

    By WA biker girl

    from Friday Harbor,WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting

      Comments about Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer:

      I first saw someone who was trailing a bike cargo carrier at my local grocery store and he raved about his. I am an avid bicyclist that commutes approximately 5 miles each way and I happen to carry more stuff than I'd like
      but this is the answer. The Burley Nomad rides so smooth and I hardly know something is behind me with my heavy load. It is a snap to hitch and unhitch. I also like that with the cargo carrier's coloring I am more visible as a bicyclist. The cost of the item originally had me hesitating to buy it but now that I've ridden with it I can't believe I waited so long. It is so worth the money you pay for it. I love my Cargo Carrier!!

      • Gift:
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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Mar

      21

      2009

      (3 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Check your frame for compatibility

      By Meleah city rider

      from Chicago, IL

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Burley Nomad Cargo Bike Trailer:

            I haven't actually gotten the trailer yet - which is why I'm writing (the 4 stars is an assumption based on other reviews I've seen). I went to the store to pick-up the trailer, and was told that the hitch that comes standard was incompatible with my frame (a 2005 Jamis Nova). We had to call Burley and get alternative hitches mailed. This change will add time and money to your purchase, so make sure you call REI or Burley to check about your frame upfront.

            Service and delivery comments:

            Based on my product comment, the REI customer service was very helpful after the problem arose (the website didn't include a warning first). They made a good attempt at trying to make the hitch work; also, they handled special ordering the alternative parts from Burley and were very apologetic. While they wouldn't do an equal swap, they offered to only charge their cost for the alternative component and waived shipping.

            (3 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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