Buy an E-bike from Old Spokes Home
Surly Skid Loader compact electric cargo bikes are available at Old Spokes Home. We picked Surly e-bikes for their quality, durability, user-friendliness, and reputation. The Skid Loader is perfect for your daily commute, getting groceries, bringing your kid to school, and beyond.
There are some great incentives available to make e-bikes more affordable and accessible that we are happy to have available at Old Spokes Home, including instant rebates for Burlington Electric and Green Mountain Power customers, State of Vermont vouchers, and 0% financing from Opportunities Credit Union. Scroll down to learn more about those incentives!
Skid Loader specs:
- Equipped with Bosch Performance Cargo Drive Unit, featuring four invigorating levels of ride assist
- Capable of running dual batteries for extended range
- Dedicated rear rack rated for 100 pounds
- Internal cable routing for dropper post, brake, shifter, and lights
- Mounts for fenders, front rack, and bottle cages (two on Medium and Large, one on Small)
- Stable dual-leg kickstand for your loading convenience
- Sturdy, full-size wheels and large-volume 27.5 x 2.5” ExtraTerrestrial tires
Support
We fully support the e-bikes that we sell. We work on Bosch motor systems, and all of the bikes' mechanical and hydraulic systems.
E-bike Incentives
Vermont State Vouchers
The State of Vermont is currently offering prepaid vouchers for qualifying customers to use towards the purchase of ebikes. Vouchers worth up to $800 are available. To find out more and apply, click here. Funds are limited and running out fast!
BED and GMP instant rebate programs
Old Spokes Home partners with Burlington Electric Department ($300) and Green Mountain Power ($200) for instant rebates for any of their customers that purchase an electric bicycle.
Eligibility:
Any BED or GMP customer
Opportunities Credit Union loans
0% interest low-barrier loans from Opportunities Credit Union (OCU)
Old Spokes Home partners with Opportunities Credit Union to provide 0% financing for qualifying customers seeking a loan to purchase an e-bike for transportation. OCU will work with customers with no or poor credit history to help them qualify and set monthly payments at $50 or less.
Eligibility:
Customer income is below $78,600 for a family of 4, $65,880 for a family of 3, $52,260 for a family of 2, and $38,280 for individuals, they are eligible for an OCU loan, and they are using the e-bike for transportation.
Made possible by a generous grant from the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) Founder's Fund - THANKS!
When you buy a new or used bicycle from Old Spokes Home, you get:
- the ongoing support of an experienced service staff that wants you to love biking
- complimentary adjustments for 30 days
- 10% off in-stock accessories for 30 days after any bike purchase. For starters, think about a lock, lights, and a helmet.
- to support Old Spokes Home’s mission: creating access to bikes and the opportunities they provide for our whole community