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Surly Preamble │Flat Bar

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Surly Preamble – A Blank Canvas

The Surly Preamble is your no-frills, all-thrills introduction to steel commuting. Tough, versatile, and surprisingly affordable, it’s built for the rider who just wants to get from A to B (and maybe C, if the snacks are good). Designed for comfort and durability, it’s your go-to bike for pavement, light gravel, and general urban mischief.

Whether you're chasing a no-fuss daily commuter or a steel steed for weekend cruising, the Preamble delivers the Surly attitude without overcomplication. Available in drop-bar or flat-bar builds, the preamble is your ticket to biking, with a solid canvas to build on as your journey evolves. 


Please Note:

  • Surly bikes do not come with pedals

  • Components may differ slightly from images or Surly’s website


Why We Like It

  • 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame & fork – built to last

  • Flat or drop bar options – pick your style

  • Disc brake specific with clearance for fenders and racks

  • Comfortable, practical geometry ideal for city riding

  • Great fit for most riders – from 5'0" to 6'7"


Frame & Fit Highlights

  • Frame Sizes: XS–XL (XS/S = 650b, M–XL = 700c)

  • Vertical dropouts (same as Surly Bridge Club)

  • 1x8 microSHIFT Acolyte drivetrain (12–42t)

  • Clearance for up to 41mm tyres with fenders

  • Mounts for racks, fenders, and two bottle cages

  • Quick-release axles front and rear


Your Ride, Your Way

Now available in our Commuter Package — pre-equipped with fenders and a rear rack, so you can hit the road straight out of the shop. 


Simple. Steel. Ready for anything.
Whether it’s your first Surly or just your latest, the Preamble makes everyday riding a whole lot better.

Frame:

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

Color:

Skyrim Blue

Fork:

Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel, disc only

Headset:

VP 1-1/8" Threadless

Seatpost Clamp:

Surly Stainless 30.0

Seatpost:

Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm

Stem:

Kalloy 31.8

Grips / Bar Tape:

Black Rubber

Saddle:

Selle Italia X Base

Handlebar:

Kalloy, 35mm rise, 9° backsweep

Front Derailleur:

N/A

Rear Derailleur:

microSHIFT RD-M5185M

Cassette:

microSHIFT 12–42t, 8-speed

Chain:

KMC Z8.3

Crankset:

Samox, 3-piece, 40t

Shifter:

microSHIFT Acolyte Xpress

Brake Levers:

Avid FR-5

Brake Calipers:

Avid BB5 Mechanical

Bottom Bracket:

Samox

Rotors:

SRAM 160mm, front and rear

Front Tire:

Kenda Kwik Tendril 700c x 35mm (MD/LG/XL)

Kenda Standard 650b x 1.35 (XS/SM)

Rear Tire:

Kenda Kwik Tendril 700c x 35mm (MD/LG/XL)

Kenda Standard 650b x 1.35 (XS/SM)

Front Hub:

Novatec, 6-bolt disc, 32h, QR

Rear Hub:

Novatec, 6-bolt disc, 32h, QR

Rim:

21mm, 32h

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Frame Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the
product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated
receipt for proof of purchase.

This warranty does NOT cover the following:

Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler

Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or
for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or
anything other than normal use

Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold

Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product

Normal wear and tear

Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly

This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or
replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the
sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the
original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This
warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer
or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss,
inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or
otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or
condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or
otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.

This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and
those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited
warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Size X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large
A. Effective Top Tube500.0545.0570.0600.0630.0
B. Stand Over722.0776.0826.0863.0901.0
C. Reach352.0381.0391.0404.0421.0
D. Stack517.0535.0567.0605.0643.0
E. Total Seat Tube Length410.0505.0565.0605.0645.0
F. Headtube Length120.0135.0130.0170.0210.0
G. Headtube Angle70.0°71.0°72.0°72.0°72.0°
H. Seat Tube Angle74.0°73.0°72.5°72.0°72.0°
I. BB Drop54.054.066.066.066.0
K. Chainstay Length420.0420.0435.0435.0435.0
L. Fork Length Axle to Crown380.0380.0400.0400.0400.0
M. Fork Offset47.047.044.044.044.0
N. Wheelbase987.01013.01030.01055.01085.0
Crank Arm Length165.0170.0170.0175.0175.0
Handlebar Width700.0700.0720.0720.0720.0
Recommended Rider Height152.4 - 165.1162.56 - 172.72170.18 - 182.88180.34 - 190.5187.96 - 200.66
Stem Length80.090.090.0100.0100.0