Surly Preamble Drop Bar 2026 - Red Hot Cheddar

The Preamble keeps things refreshingly simple: a comfortable steel drop-bar bike for commuting, fitness rides and everyday transport. It is quick and efficient on the road, but the forgiving frame, sensible gearing and 35mm tyres mean it is not bothered by rough chip seal, gravel shortcuts or the odd poorly chosen turn. Rack and guard mounts make it easy to turn into a practical daily bike without losing the straightforward ride that makes it appealing in the first place.

Spec highlights

• Surly chromoly steel frame and fork
• Wide-range Shimano CUES 1x10 drivetrain
• Shimano mechanical disc brakes
• Wheel size matched to frame size for better fit
• Rack and guard mounts with clearance up to 41mm

Complete specification

Frame: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated
Fork: Surly Preamble 100% Chromoly steel, disc only
Headset: Cane Creek 40 or FSA Orbit MX
Handlebar: TranzX JD-RA48A alloy
Stem: TranzX JD-ST123A alloy
Bar tape: Velo Black Cork
Saddle: WTB Volt Medium
Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm, zero offset
Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS
Shifter and brake levers: Shimano CUES U3030
Crankset: Shimano CUES U6030, 40T
Cassette: Shimano CUES LG400, 11-48T, 10-speed
Chain: Shimano LG500
Bottom bracket: Shimano RS501 BSA
Brake calipers: Shimano RS305 mechanical disc
Rotors: Shimano RT26 160/160mm, 6-bolt
Hubs: Novatec QR 100mm front / QR 141mm rear, 32h, 6-bolt
Rims: Shining DB-21, 32h
Spokes: 14G black
Tyres: Teravail Washburn 650b x 35mm on XS-S / 700 x 35mm on M-XL
Weight: 26lb 14oz / 12.19kg for Medium