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2025 Surly

Preamble Drop Bar

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

$1,599
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FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
ForkSteel
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetCUES
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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$1,598

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Preamble Drop Bar

Available: XS, SM, MD, LG, & XL

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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 Drop Bar

50 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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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

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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First added 18 April

Last updated 30 May