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Burley Nomad Bike Trailer Description
The folks over at Burley put a lot of thought into the Nomad Cargo Trailer. Instead of following suit on the other well-known trailer brands, Burly designed a two-wheel cargo trailer that packs a whopping 8000 cubic inches of storage and 100 pounds of weight capacity. If you like, bring the kitchen sink on your next outdoor adventure . . . it’ll fit. This is a great covered cargo carrier for bike touring or just running errands.
The Burley Nomad trailer provides a double layer of protection to keep whatever you have inside dry and secure. The sharp-looking Nomad has a stretchy nylon fabric that wraps over a lightweight aluminum frame; it also comes standard with a watertight Tonneau cover (commonly used to keep the elements out of truck beds) to protect your gear. You organizational types will definitely appreciate the interior adjustable divider layout that includes two mesh pockets.
Compared to other cargo bike trailers, the Nomad has a surprisingly low hitch arm weight, which gives it a very smooth, balanced ride. In fact, the hitch arm design makes it feel like you are pulling less weight than you actually have loaded in back (ie., 50lbs. in your trailer = less than 10lbs. on your bike). Another feature we really like about the Nomad is that it folds up to a compact 32.5″x19″x9″. You can stow the Nomad in less than a minute by removing the hitch arm and folding in the sides; and no tools are required.
Standout Features of the Burley Nomad :
- Side pockets for more storage options
- Removable, interior divider for more organization
- Improved, water-shedding design
- Optional aluminum cargo rack fits on top for extra storage
- Compatitble with the Burley WE! Ski Kit
Bottom Line: Whether you are venturing cross-country or just pedaling to the co-op, the Nomad is the highest quality bicycle cargo trailer available on two wheels. You can certainly tow this trailer with confidence, wherever your destination may be.
Burley Nomad Bike Trailer Details
- 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
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Burley Nomad Bike Trailer Customer Reviews
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Nomad in Missouri
5 stars
Reviewer: Pat , St Louis, Missouri Date: April 12, 2011
I want to add to the other’s comments since they are all from the same guy. I agree with everything he said about this trailer and emphasize that the trailer is stout, strong and well engineered. It tracks perfectly, is well thought out, and is as good a piece of equipment as the very best bike pulling it. It is not a single track trailer, but will be all you ever need for around town, day trips, and touring. I added Schwalbe Big Apple tires….bulletproof.Not totally waterproof but none of them are. Hitch is perfect for QR hubs but Burley has other options. Customer service on the phone is great GET THE OPTIONAL RACK !!! You can try the rest but this is the best.
Burley Nomad cargo trailer
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , British Columbia Date: December 25, 2009
After one year and so many miles heavy use on asphalt, rough and logging roads mostly overloaded I say that Burley Nomad trailer is one of the best made featherweight two wheel cargo trailer on the market today designed for touring cyclists! I never ever see cargo trailer for touring cyclists designed to survive so much abuse. The ads do not lie, you do not even notice it most of the time behind bicycle if is properly loaded. Only thing I do not like in this trailer is inconvinient cargo access when you need something from your gear really fast. Trailer behaves behind bicycle more then well, potholes is not big deal for Nomad even in high speeds. Only strong sidewind from Pacific when on high speed descent was trailer enemy because Nomad sailing area. I did use car shampoo and presure washer to clean it up , wheels was serviced in bikeshop for $28 – (not bad at all) and my trailer is prepared for next season. I do believe that Nomad trailer if properly maintained will survive all the tours for many years but only the time and riding distances will tell the truth about it!
Burley Nomad bicycle trailer
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , British Columbia Date: June 22, 2009
I keep my words, to today I have on my Burley bicycle trailer about 12 000 km on asphalt and rough roads mostly overloaded ,Burley trailer did show wear and tear after about 8 months so I did build new better quality wheels and replaced tires – Schwalbe on double wall rims will survive longer then original rims and tires , fabric still hold and keep my stuff dry, I did made slight modification to trailer floor and frame also to increase payload and it work great, there is not annoyng rattling sounds on bad roads anymore. It is amazing how much abuse take this Burley trailer. I think that my Nomad trailer will survive another 2 – 3 years behind my bicycles on long touring trips. Great trailer but still in camp sites I miss Croozer cargo convinience and eazy access so on tour with Nomad trailer you must pack nicely and remember exactly where all your stuff in needs is located. I noticed that unbalenced heavily loaded Burley trailer in tow is pain to the ass on any road and in any speed so take time and pack nicely – you will be rewarded and balanced Nomad trailer will change behavior to better even over obstacles like potholes and so on ……. Will be eazy to tow and it will follow bicycle nicely, even downhill on high speeds descent. You may call me superkamikaze , but once on Cascade Hw on long descent I hit 75 km/h with overloaded but balanced Nomad behind Trek 520 and there was not problem in this speed with trailer behavior on high speed towing at all, it follow bicycle nicely. If touring cyclists need cargo trailer to carry all the camping gear , food , water , and bulky equipment like birding gear – cameras, big lenses , binocullar , spotting scopes , tripod and another thinks Burley Nomad is way to go.
It is build for cycling nomad
5 stars
Reviewer: Anonymous , British Columbia Date: January 05, 2009
Well , I get this trailer as a gift because my aging Croozer cargo trailer – (still serve me well for shoping and short trips to birdwatching sites) , Nomad is more expensive – hitching behind bicycle is 1st class , quality is similar to Croozer , this trailer is on heavy side , big + on it is bigger wheels , only difference is that you take more pay load with you compare to Croozer carco , once I had inside Nomad about 70 kilograms of cargo . On touring trips (about 30-35 kilo of gear ) behind bicycle tracking well on any kind of roads , only time when this trailer did not behave well was when I encounter strong side winds around Pacific ocean when on fast descent down the hill at high speads due to big sailing area , (trailer was properly balanced and loaded) and only when I slow down was everything back to normal . Once I ride in heavy rain and all my gear to my suprize inside Nomad was nicely dry . Access to cargo is good , but not so convinient like on Croozer cargo . I did pull Burley Nomad trailer just 860 miles behind my touring bicycle on asphalt and behind MTB on rough roads , this trailer do not show wear and tear yet , but time and long bicycle tours behind my bicycles will test Nomad durability , so give me more time , I will write next rewiew after 5000 + cyclotour miles before X mass .