Preamble Drop Bar

Nothing extra, nothing missing.

The goal was simple: build a straightforward steel bike with only the essentials that matter. It had to move fast and feel smooth on pavement, while staying steady and forgiving when the asphalt gives way to gravel. What the engineers delivered is the Preamble—a drop bar road and gravel bike that proves you don’t need to cut corners to keep it affordable. You just need to keep it honest.

The Preamble’s double-butted steel frame delivers a lively, comfortable ride and stands up to the rigors of potholes, daily commutes, and weekend detours. It’s built to handle racks, fenders, and two water bottles, so you’re ready for whatever the ride demands. Outfitted with drop bars for versatility and control, the Preamble invites you to stretch out and pick up speed, whether you're dodging traffic or exploring forgotten back roads.

This is your entry point into the world of steel—solid, capable, and just the beginning.

Frame: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated
Fork: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel, disc only
Seatpost Clamp: Surly Stainless 30.0
Headset: VP 1-1/8" Threadless
Brakes: Avid BB7 Mechanical
Brake Levers: microSHIFT R400-L and R-490-R
Rotors: SRAM 160mm front and rear
Shifter: microSHIFT R400
Stem: Kalloy 31.8
Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell
Handlebar Tape: Black Cork
Saddle: Selle Italia X-Base
Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm
Crankset: Samox, 3-piece, 40t
Bottom Bracket: JIS 68 x 124.5mm
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT RD-M46S
Cassette: microSHIFT 11-36t, 9-speed
Chain: KMC Z9
Front Hub: Novatec, 6-bolt disc, 32h, QR
Rear Hub: Novatec, 6-bolt disc, 32h, QR
Rims: 21mm, 32h
Tires:

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

• Kenda Standard 650b x 1.35 (XS/SM)