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2025 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

US$1,099(£831)
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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)

48 km/h

Preamble Flat Bar

50 km/h

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Highest gear

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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

152cm – 166cm

SM

162cm – 173cm

MD

170cm – 183cm

LG

180cm – 191cm

XL

188cm – 201cm

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Bikerumor
Surly's Cross-Check is Dead. Long Live Cross-Checks, new Preamble & More Gravel to Come!

Oct 2023 · Cory Benson

R.I.P. Surly Cross-Check 1999-2023: A heartfelt eulogy to a pioneer of affordable adventurous gravel bike riding. But what comes next?

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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

VP 1-1/8" Threadless

Stem

Kalloy 31.8

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Selle Italia X Base Boost

Seatpost

Ø27.2mm

Type: Rigid

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

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro Hydraulic M275/276

Wheels
Rims

Shining DB-21

Front Hub

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

Rear Hub

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

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

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

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First added 18 April

Last updated 13 June