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2024 Surly

Preamble Flat Bar

A 650b steel frame commuter bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$999
Weight27.0 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetCUES
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Preamble Flat Bar

31 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
XS

5'0" – 5'5"

SM

5'4" – 5'8"

MD

5'7" – 6'1"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'8"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated

ColorsBest Buds Green; Skyrim Blue; Thorfrost White; Black

Fork

Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Square Taper BB-UN101

Headset

VP 1-1/8"

Stem

Kalloy 31.8mm

Handlebar

Kalloy 6061 PGW, 9-degree backsweep, 35mm rise

Saddle

Selle Italia X-Base Boost

Seatpost

Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm non-offset (XS-MD), offset (LG-XL)

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano CUES U4000 GS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano CUES U4000-1, 40t

Shifters

Shimano CUES U4000, 1x9

Cassette

Shimano Linkglide LG300, 11-41t 9sp

Chain

Shimano Linkglide LG500

Brakes

Tektro Hydraulic M275/276

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Hydraulic M275/276

Wheels
Rims

Jalco XCD21, Tubeless Compatible

Front Hub

Shimano HB-MT200, 32h, QR x 100mm, CenterLock

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT200-B,32h, QR x 141mm, CenterLock

Tires

XS-SM: MSW Hybrid 650b x 35mm MD-XL: MSW Hybrid 700c x 35mm

Disc Rotors

Tektro Centerlock, 160mm F/R

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