Preamble Flat Bar Bike

Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do.

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.

Frameset

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

Fork: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel, Disc Only

Seatpost Clamp: Surly Stainless, 30.0mm

Components

Headset: VP 1-1/8″

Brakes: Tektro Hydraulic M275/276

Brake Levers: Tektro Hydraulic M275/276

Rotors: Tektro Centerlock, 160mm (Front & Rear)

Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 1×9

Stem: Kalloy, 31.8mm

Handlebar: Kalloy 6061 PGW, 9-degree backsweep, 35mm rise

Grips/Tape: Velo Black Rubber

Saddle: Selle Italia X-Base Boost

Seatpost:

Drivetrain

Crankset: Shimano CUES U4000-1, 40T

Bottom Bracket: Shimano Square Taper BB-UN101

Front Derailleur: N/A

Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000 GS

Cassette: Shimano Linkglide LG300, 11-41T, 9-speed

Chain: Shimano Linkglide LG500

Wheels

Front Hub: Shimano HB-MT200, 32h, QR x 100mm, CenterLock

Rear Hub: Shimano FH-MT200-B, 32h, QR x 141mm, CenterLock

Rims: Jalco XCD21

Tires:

Complete Bike Weight

Medium Size: 27 lbs