A hard-boiled, straightforward steel bike built for comfort, durability, and general buffoonery on mostly paved surfaces.
Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do.
The challenge: Build a serious steel bike with only the essentials. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement yet confident on rougher surfaces. The result is the Preamble—a pavement and gravel utility bike proving you don’t need to cut corners or overspend to enjoy a reliable steel ride.
Smooth and efficient on asphalt, the Preamble’s double-butted main triangle absorbs life’s inevitable potholes. Designed for simplicity and customization, it supports racks, fenders, and water bottles. Whether you prefer flat bars, drop bars, baskets, or bags, the Preamble is the gateway to steel euphoria.
| Size | X-Small | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 500.0 | 545.0 | 570.0 | 600.0 | 630.0 |
| B. Stand Over | 722.0 | 776.0 | 826.0 | 863.0 | 901.0 |
| C. Reach | 352.0 | 381.0 | 391.0 | 404.0 | 421.0 |
| D. Stack | 517.0 | 535.0 | 567.0 | 605.0 | 643.0 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 410.0 | 505.0 | 565.0 | 605.0 | 645.0 |
| F. Headtube Length | 120.0 | 135.0 | 130.0 | 170.0 | 210.0 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 70.0° | 71.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° | 72.0° |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° | 72.0° | 72.0° |
| I. BB Drop | 54.0 | 54.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 | 66.0 |
| K. Chainstay Length | 420.0 | 420.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 | 435.0 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 380.0 | 380.0 | 400.0 | 400.0 | 400.0 |
| M. Fork Offset | 47.0 | 47.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 |
| N. Wheelbase | 987.0 | 1013.0 | 1030.0 | 1055.0 | 1085.0 |
| Crank Arm Length | 165.0 | 170.0 | 170.0 | 175.0 | 175.0 |
| Handlebar Width | 380.0 | 400.0 | 420.0 | 440.0 | 460.0 |
| Recommended Rider Height | 152.4 - 165.1 | 162.56 - 172.72 | 170.18 - 182.88 | 180.34 - 190.5 | 187.96 - 200.66 |
| Stem Length | 80.0 | 80.0 | 90.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
We ship all bikes nationwide across New Zealand. Non electric bikes are packed securely in a box and sent from Bicycle Junction in Wellington.
North Island: $95
South Island: $120
For framesets from Wilde and Brother Cycles, we list available models as “in stock” on our website. While we keep a few on hand, most are fulfilled by special order.
Wilde Framesets
Special order delivery is approximately 10–15 working days.
Brother Cycles Framesets
Special order delivery is approximately 14 days.
To confirm availability, delivery timing, or ask us anything else, get in touch:
shop@bicyclejunction.co.nz | 04 385 2362
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