Surly Preamble ‘red hot cheddar’

The Surly Preamble ‘Red Hot Cheddar’ is a versatile steel bike for road cycling, commuting and gravel riding. The robust chromoly steel frame ensures a comfortable, durable ride, whilst the modern geometry provides stability on tarmac and confidence on rougher trails. With mounting points for luggage racks, mudguards and bottle cages, it’s ideal for everyday use, touring and custom set-ups.

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

Available

Specification: minor changes may apply

Frameset & components

Frame & Fork

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

• Colour: Red Hot Cheddar

• Fork: Surly Preamble Chromoly, disc-brake 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/handlebar 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

• Crankset: Shimano CUES U6030, 40T

• Shift lever: Shimano CUES U3030

Brakes

• Brake levers: Shimano CUES U3030

• Brakes: Shimano RS305 mechanical

• Rotors: 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

Weight

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

Why the Preamble ‘Red Hot Cheddar’ stands out

• Durable steel frame with that classic Surly ride feel

• Perfect for commuting, everyday use, fitness and gravel riding

• Attractively priced without compromising on quality

• Versatile set-up options – sporty, practical or touring-ready

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

Highlights of the new model

• Available in flat-bar or drop-bar versions

• Sizes XS–XL with ‘T-shirt sizing’ for an easy fit

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

• Sloping top tube on XS/S for greater overhang and comfort

• Sturdy chromoly steel frame with the classic Surly ride feel

• Versatile mounting points for everyday use and touring

• Custom-cast vertical dropouts for easy maintenance