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Compare Quik-Pak to the Burley Nomad and the B.O.B. Yak.

Check out the capacity, the difference adds up.  The Quik-Pak is made for world-wide touring or just those everyday trips to the market.

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Specification:

Quik-Pak by Optima 

Burley Nomad

B.O.B. Yak

Frame material:

Black anodized aluminum

Aluminum

steel

Weight:

14+ lb. (6.3 kg.) (Total)   

14.5  lb.

15.5 lb. complete

Overall Length:

      32-in.  (81.3 cm)

32.5-in.

36-in

Interior length:

28-in.  (71 cm)

31.5-in.

25-in.

Overall width:

27-in.  (69cm)

16.5-in.

18-in.

Interior width:

17-in.  (43cm)

11-in.

17-in.

Overall height:

25 to 32-in.  (63.5 - 81.3cm)

21-in.

24-in.

Interior height:

       15 to 22-in.  (38 - 56 cm)

11-in.

16-in.

Ground Clearance:

8.75 + in.  (22.2 cm)

6-in.

8-in.

Folds into its own case

Yes

no 

no

Transport case 

Optional

optional 

no

Folded Size:

          32 x 24 x 6-in.            (81 x 61 x 15 cm)   

32.5 x 19 x 8-in.

Does not fold

Interior volume:

       7000-10000 cu.-in.     (115 - 164 liters)

          4940 as measured         8500 as advertised 

5700 as measured

Carrying capacity:

      75+ lbs.  (34 Kg.)

100 lbs.

?

Wheels:

20-in. (406) spoked alloy

16-in.

16-in.

Quick-release wheels:

Yes

yes

no

Axle support system:

 Quick-release 

no

no

Hubs:

Sealed bearing

Loose ball

Loose ball

Map pocket:

Yes

no

no

Hitch release time:

Less than one second

15-30 seconds

15-30 seconds

Hitch motion:

3 directions

2 directions

2 directions

Base fabric:

Coated waterproof polyester

10-oz. Packcloth

Cordura

Lid fabric:

Coated waterproof polyester

10-oz. Packcloth

NA

Affects bike handling:

No

No

Yes

Handles well off the bike:

Yes

Yes

No

 

 

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