Surly Preamble frameset red hot cheddar

versatile CroMo steel frameset for road, commuting & gravel The Surly Preamble frameset red hot cheddar is a durable CroMo steel frameset for road, commuting and gravel. With generous tyre clearance, versatile mounting points and classic Surly durability, it's perfect for everyday bikes, touring bikes and custom builds.

Delivery date : Currently May 2026 - pre-order

Sizes and tyre capacity

- Frame XS-S: 650B × 41 mm (with/without mudguards)

- Frame M-XL: 700C × 41 mm (with/without mudguards)

- Fork 650B: up to 42 mm (with/without mudguards)

- Fork 700C: up to 42 mm (with/without mudguards)

Frame construction

- 100% Surly Chromoly steel

- Natch tubing, double butted main frame

- TIG-welded

- E.D.-coated (corrosion protection)

Fork construction

- 4130 chromoly steel

- Natch tubing, double butted, tapered fork blades

- TIG-welded

- E.D.-coated

Geometry & dimensions

- Rigid fork:

- XS-S: 380 mm

- M-XL: 400 mm

- Fork offset:

- XS-S: 47 mm

- M-XL: 44 mm

Axle & brake standard

- Rear triangle: "Gnot-Boost" 138 mm

- Rear axle: 10 × 135 mm or 10 × 141 mm

- Front axle: 10 × 100 mm

- Rear brake mount: Disc, 51 mm I.S., max. 180 mm rotor

- Front brake mount: Disc, 51 mm I.S., max. 203 mm rotor

Headset & cockpit

- Top headset: EC34/28.6

- Bottom headset: EC34/30

- Steerer tube: Ø 28.6 mm

- Crown Race: 30 mm (1 1/8")

Saddle & drivetrain

- Seatpost: Ø 27.2 mm

- Dropper compatible: No

- Seat clamp: Ø 30.0 mm

- Front derailleur: High Direct Mount, Top-Pull (Ø 28.6 mm)

- BB: 68 mm BSA, thread

- Max. Chainring sizes:

- 1x (47CL): up to 42T

- 2x (47CL): 46/36T

Mounting points

- 2 bottle cage mounts

- Fork crown + mid-blade rack mounts

- Front & rear mudguard mounts