Surly Preamble Flatbar Cues
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Preamble — the steel bike that doesn’t overthink it
The assignment was simple: build a real steel bike and give it only the stuff that actually matters. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, steady and forgiving when the road turns to garbage. No gimmicks, no marketing yoga. Just a solid bike that rides right.
That’s Preamble — a pavement‑and‑gravel utility machine that proves you don’t need coupons or compromises to make an affordable steel bike. You just need to keep things simple.
It’ll take racks, fenders, and a couple bottles. It’s smooth on asphalt, shrugs off potholes, and the double‑butted main triangle gives it that classic steel feel without being precious about it. Run it with flat bars, drops, a basket, bags — whatever makes sense for your riding. If you’re curious about steel but not ready to go full cult member, Preamble is the gateway drug.
Frameset
Frame
Surly Preamble - 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Color
Hi-Viz Black
Fork
Surly Preamble - 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered fork blades, TIG welded, E.D. coated
Components
Headset
FSA Orbit MX
Seatpost Clamp
Surly Stainless 30.0
Seatpost
Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm: 0 offset (XS-MD), 12mm offset (LG-XL)
Stem
Kalloy AL 31.8mm
Grips/Bar Tape
Velo Black
Saddle
WTB Volt Wide
Handlebar
Kalloy AL, 9 degree backsweep, 35mm rise
Drivetrain
Front Derailleur
N/A
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Cues U4000 GS
Cassette
Shimano Cues LG400, 11-46t, 9spd
Chain
Shimano LG500
Crankset
Shimano Cues U4000, 40T
Shifter
Shimano Cues U4000
Brake Levers
Tektro Hydraulic M275/276
Brake Calipers
Tektro Hydraulic M275/276, 2 piston
Bottom Bracket
Shimano UN101, 68mm BSA
Rotors
Tektro 160/160mm, Center Lock
Wheels
Front Tire
-SM), Tan Sidewalls
Teravail Washburn 700c x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (MD-XL), Tan Sidewalls
Rear Tire
Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (XS-SM), Tan Sidewalls
Teravail Washburn 700c x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (MD-XL), Tan Sidewalls
Front Hub
Shimano MT200 QR x 100mm, Center Lock, 32h
Rear Hub
Shimano QC400 QR x 141mm, Center Lock, 32h
Spoke
14G Black
Rim
Shining DB-21, 32h
Weight
Complete Bike
27 lb 7 oz for Medium