NEW - Preamble - Red Hot Cheddar

Commuting · Road · Light Gravel
Nothing more is needed. Nothing less will do.

The brief was simple: build a serious steel bike and give it only what matters. The result is the Preamble—quick and comfortable on pavement, confident and compliant when the road turns rough. No gimmicks, no fluff, no corner-cutting. Just a well-sorted steel bike that proves affordability comes from keeping things simple, not cheap.

Raised on potholes, curb hops, and real-world riding, Preamble’s double-butted chromoly frame delivers a smooth, efficient ride that stands up to daily abuse. It runs racks and fenders, carries two bottles, and adapts easily to your riding style—drop bars, flat bars, bags, baskets, whatever gets you rolling.

If steel bikes are a gateway drug, Preamble is the first hit.

Why You’ll Love It

• Available in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations

• Easy T-shirt sizing (XS–XL) to fit nearly every rider

• 650b wheels on XS–S, 700c on M–XL for optimized ride quality

• Smooth, durable double-butted chromoly steel frame

• Rack and fender mounts front and rear

• Confident handling on pavement, gravel, and rough city streets

Specifications

Frameset

• Frame: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel, double-butted main triangle, ED coated

• Fork: Surly Preamble Chromoly steel, disc-only

• Color: Red Hot Cheddar

Components

• Headset: Cane Creek 40 or FSA Orbit MX

• Handlebar: TranzX JD-RA48A Alloy

• Stem: TranzX JD-ST123A Alloy

• Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2mm x 300mm, zero offset

• Saddle: WTB Volt Medium

• Bar Tape: Velo Black Cork

Drivetrain

• Shifter / Brake Levers: Shimano CUES U3030

• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS

• Crankset: Shimano CUES U6030, 40T

• Cassette: Shimano CUES LG400, 11–48T, 10-speed

• Chain: Shimano LG500

• Bottom Bracket: Shimano RS501, BSA

Brakes

• Calipers: Shimano RS305 Mechanical Disc

• Rotors: Shimano RT26, 160mm front / 160mm rear

Wheels & Tires (Medium)

• Rims: Shining DB-21, 32h

• Hubs: Novatec QR (Front 100mm / Rear 141mm), 6-bolt

• Tires: Teravail Washburn 700c x 35mm, wire bead

Weight

• 26 lb 14 oz (Medium)

Frame & Fit Details

• Wheel Size: 700c x 41mm max (MD–XL)

• Rear Spacing: Surly Gnot-Boost 138mm

• Bottom Bracket: 68mm BSA, threaded

• Seatpost Diameter: 27.2mm

• Rack & Fender Mounts: Front and rear

• Bottle Mounts: 2 standard

• Fork Mounts: Crown and mid-blade rack mounts