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2025 Surly

Preamble Flat Bar

A 700c / 650b steel frame commuter bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,099
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FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels700c / 650b 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

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated

BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Surly Preamble - 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated

Bottom Bracket

68mm BSA, threaded

Headset

FSA Orbit MX

Stem

Kalloy AL 31.8mm

Handlebar

Kalloy AL, 9 degree backsweep, 35mm rise

Saddle

WTB Volt Wide

Seatpost

Ø27.2mm

Type: Rigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Cues U4000 GS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

Shimano Cues U4000, 40T

Shifters

Shimano Cues U4000

Cassette

Shimano Cues LG400, 11-46t, 9spd

Chain

Shimano LG500

Brakes

Tektro HD-M275 OR Tektro HD-M3120, 2 Piston

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-M275 OR Tektro HD-M3120

Wheels
Rims

Shining DB-21, 32h

Front Hub

Shimano MT200 QR x 100mm, Center Lock, 32h

Rear Hub

Shimano QC400 QR x 141mm, Center Lock, 32h

Tires

Front: -SM), Tan Sidewalls, Teravail Washburn 700c x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (MD-XL), Tan Sidewalls, Rear: Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (XS-SM), Tan Sidewalls, Teravail Washburn 700c x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (MD-XL), Tan Sidewalls

Disc Rotors

Disc - 51mm I.S. (180mm max rotor)

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Last updated May 30