Surly Preamble "red hot cheddar"

The Surly Preamble "Red Hot Cheddar" is a versatile steel bike for road, commuting and gravel. The robust chromoly steel frame provides a comfortable, durable ride, while the modern geometry offers stability on tarmac and safety on rougher trails. With mounting points for pannier rack, mudguards and bottle cage, it is ideal for everyday use, touring and customisation.

Current delivery date: April

Sizes -Wheel sizes: XS-S with 650B, M-XL with 700C

Specification : small changes are possible

Frameset & Components

Frame & Fork

- Frame: Surly Preamble, 100% chromoly steel, E.D.-coated

- Colour: Red Hot Cheddar

- Fork: Surly Preamble Chromoly, Disc Only

Cockpit & Contact Points

- Headset: Cane Creek 40 or FSA Orbit MX

- Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2 × 300 mm

- Stem: TranzX JD-ST123A

- Handlebars: TranzX JD-RA48A

- Grips/bar tape: Velo Black Cork

- Saddle: WTB Volt Medium

Drivetrain & gears

- Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS

- Cassette: Shimano CUES LG400, 11-48T, 10-speed

- Chain: Shimano LG500

- Crank: Shimano CUES U6030, 40T

- Shift lever: Shimano CUES U3030

Brakes

- Brake lever: Shimano CUES U3030

- Brakes: Shimano RS305 mechanical

- Discs: Shimano RT26, 160/160 mm

Wheels & tyres

- Front hub: Novatec QR 100 mm, 32h

- Rear hub: Novatec QR 141 mm, 32h

- Rims: Shining DB-21, 32h

- Tyres:

- XS-S: Teravail Washburn 650B × 35

- M-XL: Teravail Washburn 700C × 35

Wheel weight

- Complete bike (size M): 26 lb 14 oz (approx. 12.2 kg)

Why the Preamble "Red Hot Cheddar" is convincing

- Durable steel frame with classic Surly ride feel

- Perfect for commuting, everyday use, fitness and gravel

- Attractively priced without compromising on quality

- Versatile build - sporty, practical or suitable for touring

- Ideal as a first Surly or as a reliable everyday bike

Highlights of the new model

- Available as a flat-bar or drop-bar version

- Sizes XS-XL with "T-shirt sizing" for an easy fit

- XS/S with 650B, M-XL with 700C wheels

- Sloping top tube on XS/S for more standover and comfort

- Robust chromoly steel frame with classic Surly ride feel

- Versatile mounting points for everyday use & touring

- Custom-cast vertical dropout for easy maintenance