Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don’t need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble’s double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life’s inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. The Surly Preamble is designed to introduce unfamiliar riders to Surly’s pavement and gravel line. Preamble highlights Surly’s most essential features: Durable custom steel tubing, a renowned ride feel, and just the right mounts for running racks, fenders, and bottle cages. Available in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations, it’s disc-brake specific and shares a single-position vertical dropout with Surly Bridge Club. For new weekend riders and veteran commuters, Preamble makes it easier than ever to get out of the car and on top of tough and comfortable Chromoly steel. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations Easy sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS,S,M,L,XL) Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout Sizing Guide: S - 5'4" - 5'8" M - 5'7" - 6' L - 5'11" - 6'3" XL - 6'2" - 6'6" ** For accurate fitting come see one of our professionals in store. Component Specification Frame Surly Preamble - 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated Color Milky Lemonade Fork Surly Preamble - 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated Headset FSA Orbit MX Seatpost Clamp Surly Stainless 30.0 Seatpost Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm: 0 offset (XS-MD), 12mm offset (LG-XL) Stem Kalloy AL 31.8mm Grips/Bar Tape Velo Black Saddle WTB Volt Wide Handlebar Kalloy AL, 9 degree backsweep, 35mm rise Front Derailleur N/A Rear Derailleur Shimano Cues U4000 GS Cassette Shimano Cues LG400, 11-46T, 9-Speed Chain Shimano LG500 Crankset Shimano Cues U4000, 40T Shifter Shimano Cues U4000 Brake Levers Tektro Hydraulic M275/276 Brake Calipers Tektro Hydraulic M275/276, 2 Piston Bottom Bracket Shimano UN101, 68mm BSA Rotors Tektro 160/160mm, Center Lock Front Tire Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, Wire Bead (XS-SM) / 700c x 35, Wire Bead (MD-XL) Rear Tire Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, Wire Bead (XS-SM) / 700c x 35, Wire Bead (MD-XL) Front Hub Shimano MT200 QR x 100mm, Center Lock, 32h Rear Hub Shimano QC400 QR x 141mm, Center Lock, 32h Spoke 14G Black Rim Shining DB-21, 32h Weight 27 lb 7 oz (Medium) Notes Specifications are subject to change without notice
