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    Preamble Drop Bar2025 Surly
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,599
    Where to Buy
    $1,439

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    Category
    		Commuter
    5.2
    Frame
    		Steel
    		Steel
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		650b
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 10
    Brand Site

    surlybikes.com

    Summary
    		The Surly Preamble Drop Bar is a 650b steel frame commuter bike with upper mid-range components and shimano hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Insights
    Gear Range

    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 Drop Bar

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Preamble Drop Bar2025 Surly
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only

    Bottom Bracket

    68mm BSA, threaded

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40 OR FSA Orbit MX

    Stem

    TranzX JD-ST123A, Alloy

    Handlebar

    TranzX JD-RA48A, Alloy

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Medium

    Seatpost

    Ø27.2mm

    Type: Rigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano CUES U6000 GS, Silver

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Shimano CUES U6030, 40T, Silver

    Shifters

    Shimano CUES U3030, Silver

    Cassette

    Shimano CUES LG400, 11-48t, 10spd, Silver

    Chain

    Shimano LG500

    Brakes

    Shimano RS305, Mechanical

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano CUES U3030, Silver

    Wheels
    Rims

    Shining DB-21, 32h

    Front Hub

    Novatec QR x 100mm, 32h, 6-Bolt

    Rear Hub

    Novatec QR x 141mm, 32h, 6-Bolt

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

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

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