Burley Nomad
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Burley Nomad
The Nomad is Burley's answer to touring and commuting. At just 14.5 pounds, it is light and still sturdy. Its two-wheel design makes it very suited to paved and dirt roads, it is not recommended for trail riding. The center of gravity directly over the wheels which puts very little weight to the cycle. It has a water resistant cover which offers good protection from the elements.
Specifications
- Weight: 14.5 pounds
- Wheels: two 16 inch quick release
- Track width: 20 inches
- Capacity: 100 pounds
- Dimensions: 32.5" x 18" x 15"
Hitches
Standard Forged Hitch for Quick Release and Nutted Axle Wheels
- Works with disc brake and full suspension
- Does not fit Breezer style dropouts
- Made of solid 6061 T6 aluminum
- Fits both 9.5 mm and 10.5 mm axles
Alternative Hitch for Nutted Axle
For bikes with unique rear drop outs with nutted axles.
- Nutted Axle 9.5 mm 26 TPI nut
- Nutted Axle 10.5 mm 26 TPI nut
Alternative Hitch for QR
For bikes with unique rear drop outs with quick-release rear wheels.
- Fits just about everything that has a QR
- Short QR 126 x 135mm: rear hub over locknut dimension (O.L.D.) between 126 mm and 135 mm
- Long QR 140 x 160 mm: Fits bikes with a rear hub over locknut dimension (O.L.D.) between 140 mm and 160 mm (tandems)
Classic Hitch
Burley's patented pivoting hitch designed for easy attachment to most traditional bikes.
- Comes with safety strap
- Stays attached to the trailer’s tow bar and switches easily between traditional bike frames
- Works with bicycles with Breezer style drop outs. Does not fit with most bicycles with disc brake or rear suspension
- Does not fit mono stay bicycles
Nomad Parts and Accessories
Cargo Rack: Sturdy, aluminum, adjustable rack designed by Burley specifically for the Nomad. Adds extra rack space to the top of the Trailer.
Dry Bag: The cover on the Nomad works very well in most cases, but for extreme conditions and/or sensitive gear a fully waterproof bag is recommended. Ortlieb Rack Packs are an excellent example.
Shipping Cases: While we can't find any bags designed specifically for the Nomad, the Ortlieb Big Zip or the BOB Travel Bag work quite well.
Kickstand: Heavy duty, stable kickstands are always recommended for cycles that are regularly attached to trailers. The ESGE Double kickstand
Trailer Lights: The mLite is a great addition to keep your flags visibile during nighttime riding.
Safety Flag: Most Burleys come with safety flag included - more are available in case yours needs to be replaced or you would like to ride with two.
Helpful Nomad Links
- Burley Nomad
Purchase and product reviews. The Bike Trailer Shop is the undisputed expert for bike cargo trailers. They have staff that actually know and use the products and always ready to help. - Official Homepage
The Burley Nomad homepage. - Instruction Manual (pdf)
Nomad and Flatbed instruction manual. - Bike Trailer Comparison Chart
A great chart to compare basic specs of many top brand bicycle trailers. - Bike Bag Shop
Great source for Nomad compatible bags.
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TourDeDan says:
13 months ago
The Burley Nomad is a great do it all trailer. Some trailers are very good for light weight touring, others are good for large loads. The Nomad seems to do everything very well.