Burley Nomad Cargo Trailer
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Designed for bike touring, the Burley Nomad cargo trailer delivers handling, stability and 100 lbs. of carrying capacity so you can be prepared with all the gear you need for the long road ahead.
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- Durable, lightweight aluminum frame lets you haul more without adding extra weight
- Water-resistant cover keeps your gear dry in inclement weather
- 2-wheel chassis and Burley hitch system provide optimal tracking and stability
- Large cargo area with collapsible space divider and large mesh pockets for stowing smaller items
- Interior clips allow you to securely tie down your gear
- Push-button wheels and compact fold allow the trailer to lie flat for easy storage and transportation
- Flex Connector allows trailer to remain upright, even if you lay your bike flat
- Includes hitch and tow arm
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View all Burley Bike Trailers for Cargo| Best Use | Bike Touring |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | Aluminum/steel/PVC/stainless steel/nylon/polyester |
| Dimensions | 32.5 x 22.5 x 22 inches |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 100 pounds |
| Rear Wheel Diameter (in.) | 16 inches |
| Weight | 14 lbs. 8 oz. |
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Baby Winnebago
I have this attached to my Trek 7.5. Only time my Nomad comes off ? If I need my Burley flatbed for hauling. Love Love & more love both trailers
2600 + Miles Later and still roaming
Very little drag and great off road. It's really easy to pack with lots of space so make sure you're not over packing simply because everything fits! The pockets were great for storing my irons, spare tubes and CO2 containers. This made them easy to find when you had to fix a flat fast. It is easy to attach and remove with a simple pull of a pin. When I had to ride the BART in San Francisco, I just took it off, parked my bike in the designated bike spot and put the trailer between my legs. It can be tricky to back up with the trailer attached to your bike so would just detach it, turn myself around and put it back on. Honestly though, this was never a real issue. I just wanted to point it out to all the back peddlers out there! (Bad joke, my apologies). However, I did have a little trouble keeping my gear dry which maybe partially contributed to not having fenders. I used a space blanket to line the inside and wrap around my gear. I've biked over 2600 miles with my burley. It has been on washboard backroads, gravel ground and smooth pavement. It handles very well on all those surfaces. I even took it off road in the desert of Utah. I will say, if you end up biking in sand for some reason, the trailer creates a crazy drag. In southern Utah our route was covered in drift sand and the trailer made it impossible to ride. However no one rides in sand on purpose unless your insane. Also, other bikers were jealous of my sweet nomad and my companion and I gained the nickname "the girls with the yellow trailer". Seriously this thing rocks and makes touring very simple!
Bike touring champ.
I needed to try something in addition to the panniers on my e-bike, so I heard about trailers, and specifically the Nomad, through a member of the on-line e-bike group to which I belong. I researched it on-line via videos and reviews. I thought it would work out well for my short to medium range bike touring. I ordered one last spring and have enjoyed it very much since. With two, 100+ mile tours and four 40 mile trips so far, I am pleased with my purchase. I also use the Nomad to pick up 30 pound bags of dog food for my husky mix companion, and for other shopping loads, too. This is an excellent method for hauling and camping. I’m a happy camper.
Better design
Purchased nomad in 2004 used at Bike the Drive Chicago 2005. Had lots of rides. 2018 nomad appears to b sturdier design. Gonna have fun.
Love It!
I mostly use it to carry things to the local airport to work on my plane or go flying. I tow it behind my recumbent Trike and don't even know it's there unless I see it in the rear view mirror. The cover is great also. The two things that I have needed to change are the flag holder and the interior base. The flag base just sticks into a slot in the fabric. The flag is tall and with any cross wind at all it can bend way over into the opposing bike lane and could also whack pedestrians without you even knowing it. I just use the 1/2 length and that is fine as I have a tall flag on the Trike. The bottom of the carrier is just fabric material and I would worry about heavy items tearing a seam and falling through. I just made a cardboard cutout out of the box it arrived in and inserted it in the bottom to provide more support.
Quality
This trailer is well designed and well built. I bought it so I could take my 3 young boys bike packing without them being weighed down with gear. With the cargo rack (add on) it holds a 5 person tent, and 4 sleeping bags, pillows, and sleeping pads (and more), although those were the lightweight version of each. Towing is noticeable but it’s easy to forget it’s back there unless going uphill. For me this just meant an easier gear than usual on the hills. No issue turning, etc. and handles bumps well. Things that impressed me: the cover fits snug and overlaps the side and back and connects securely, the wheels remove at the touch of an axle button, it disconnects off the bike very quickly, and it’s very lightweight for how sturdily built it is. Note- if your bike is through axle versus quick release you’ll need to buy the correct special replacement axle they sell. The right one depends on your current axle but they have a printable tool to use so that you order the correct one.
So far so good!
So far so good! Haven’t had it too long but so far it has done what I expected of it. Dragged it up some curbs, thru some dirt and grass, on road, and sidewalks, the Nomad has done all I’ve asked of it. The space is more than I expected, can fit much more than I have put in it so far. Easy to break down for storage and put back together. Barely notice it when in tow, tracks nice and feels planted and stable even when not hauling much.
LOVE MY BURLEY!
I have had my burley for about 3 years now and absolutely love it! I do a lot of bike packing and bike touring in the summers. I can fit everything I need for a weekend or more without overloading it or making it feel too heavy behind me. When it is loaded, it does feel heavy but once you start moving, sometimes you forget it is there. Amazing design and very versatile!
The Burley Nomad! Approved by The Frod!
16. juni 2017 14:09 I bought my first Nomad back in the early 2000s and over the years it has taken me on numerous tours around Europe. From the Atlantic coast to the Rockies, my Burley Nomad was my trusted companion. It withstood the trials and tribulations of gravel roads, dirt tracks, whatever. The Nomad never flinched! It has been packed and filled to the brim. Weight has never been an issue. The Burley Nomad simply marched on! Last year I decided to upgrade to the most recent version and I wasn't disappointed. Whilst my old friend relaxed in the garage licking her wounds, my new companion and I set out on a new adventure throughout Europe. The famous bike tourer, The Frod, ditched his cycle bags and BOB trailer and got himself a brand new Nomad and came along. He hasn't looked back since! The Burley Nomad folks, it doesn't get better than this! See enclosed bike touring video "Where Frods Dare!" and you'll see what I mean.
Top Cargo Trailer
I took the Burley Nomad on a 500km long tour across the netherlands and germany, constantly loaded with appr. 25-30kg and he did an excellent job! The trailer moves extremly stable, even on bumpy tracks and the weight doesn‘t feel as heavy as it really is. I would recommend buying an additional base plate, especially if transporting heavier cargo to prevent the fabric from sagging. Would be great if Burley offered a base plate themselves. The trailer also proofed completely waterproof and is very easy to clean. I highly recommend the Burley Nomad, the price performance ratio is unbeatable!