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    Preamble Flat Bar2025 Surly
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,099
    Where to Buy
    $1,098

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    Category
    		Commuter
    5.1
    Frame
    		Steel
    		Steel
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c / 650b
    		Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    		CUES
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Brand Site

    surlybikes.com

    Summary
    		The Surly Preamble Flat Bar is a 700c / 650b steel frame commuter bike with upper mid-range components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

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    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 Flat 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 Flat Bar2025 Surly
    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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