The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don’t need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple.
Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble’s double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life’s inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug.
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
Feast your eyes on our Custom Build Gallery - every bike spec’d and built in the Bicycle Junction Workshop. From pinstriped cargo bikes for breweries to ground-up world tour machines, we’ve done it all.
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