Surly Preamble Flat Bar Bike (Skyrim Blue) (650b) (S)

Surly Preamble Flat Bar Bike Description:

The Preamble Flat Bar Bike is Surly's take on an affordable, comfortable, and serious do-it-all-bike that has everything riders need and nothing they don't. Classic steel frame soaks up the bumps while being incredibly durable. The simplicity of a 1X drivetrain, time-proven reliable Avid mechanical disc brakes, and a comfortable upright geometry all contribute to a highly versatile bike for commuting, gravel roads, light touring, and plain ole pavement shenanigans.

Features:

• 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork dampen road vibration
• Clearance for 650b x 41mm tires on XS/S and 700 x 41mm tires on M - XL (with or without fenders)
• Fender and rack compatibility with mounts for two bottle cages on all frame sizes
• Powerful, trouble-free Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes
• Simple and efficient 1x drivetrain

Specifications:

• Frame: 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch Tubing, Double-Butted Main Triangle, TIG Welded, E.D. Coated (10 x 138mm Surly Gnot Boost Quick Release)
• Fork: 100% Surly Chromoly Natch Steel (10 x 100mm)
• Handlebar: Kalloy (35mm Rise) (9° Backsweep)
• Grips/Tape: Black Rubber
• Stem: Kalloy (31.8mm)
• Headset: VP 1-1/8" Threadless
• Levers: Avid FR-5
• Shifter: microSHIFT Acolyte Xpress (8 Speed)
• Brakes: Avid BB5 Mechanical
• Rotors: SRAM (160mm Front and Rear)
• Crankset: Samax (3-piece)
• Bottom Bracket: JIS (68 x 124.5mm)
• Pedals: -
• Chain: KMC Z8.3 (8 Speed)
• Chainring: 40T
• Cassette: microSHIFT (12-42T) (8 Speed)
• Front Derailleur: -
• Rear Derailleur: microSHIFT RD-M5185M (8 Speed)
• Front Hub: Novatec (6-Bolt) (32H)
• Rear Hub: Novatec (6-Bolt) (32H)
• Rims: 21mm Inner Rim Width (32H)
• Saddle: Selle Italia X-Base
• Seatpost: Kalloy (27.2 x 300mm)
• Seat Clamp: Surly Stainless (30.0mm)
• Tires: Kenda Kwik Tendril (650b x 1.35" | Size XS-S), (700 x 35mm | Size M-XL)
• Weight: -

Assembly Note:

These bikes are fully built by our expert bike builders, then partially disassembled as needed for shipping. Bikes will arrive to you with some basic assembly still required.

This product is expected to become available for purchase on Wednesday, February 19, 2025