Description
Ready to get in touch with the fun of biking? Original Paint Surly Preamble
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a group of young people who love bicycles have been trying to figure out how to make bicycles for everyday use, weekend rides, and other activities that don't waste money. They have continued to build tough, long-lasting, and fun bicycles with frames suited to each rider, and with the ability to install a variety of parts. Surly is a well-known manufacturer of bicycles made by such unparalleled bicycle enthusiasts.
The Preamble is a steel bike for everyday use, from paved roads to gravel roads. The Preamble is a steel frame that can be used for everything from paved roads to gravel roads, and it is a bike that can be used in your everyday life. Double-butted chromoly tubing strikes a perfect balance between comfort and rigidity, providing a smooth ride and the suppleness to withstand daily use.
Equipped with a rack, fenders, and two bottle cage pedestals, it is ready for commuting, riding around town, or even a short trip. The geometry is stable enough to ride over rough pavement without worry and easy to handle in everyday, stop-and-go situations. The frame's flexibility means that it will always be there for you, no matter how far or how long you travel.
The appeal of Preamble is its simplicity and choice. You can casually ride around town on the flat bars, or go for longer rides on the drop bars. You can load it up with baskets and bags, and the bike will still work quietly and unobtrusively. There are no extra bells and whistles, but the bike has a lot of blank space.
It's in the affordable price range of the Surly line, but its core philosophy is the same as the other models. This is a bike that makes you realize that "there are good roads even if they are not special occasions. This is a bike that we can confidently recommend as the first bike for those who want to experience the charm of steel.
[SPEC]
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Frame Construction |
100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated |
| Fork Construction | Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only |
| Rear Dropout Configuration | Vertical |
| Rear Hub Spacing | 10 x 138mm Surly Gnot Boost QR |
| Front Hub Spacing | 10 x 100mm |
| Rear Brake | 51mm IS (160-180) |
| Front Brake | 51mm IS (140-180) |
| Headtube | Ø34mm |
| Steerer Tube | Ø28.6mm |
| Crown Race | 30mm (1-1/8″) |
| Stock Headset Upper (S.H.I.S) | EC34 |
| Stock Headset Lower (S.H.I.S) | EC34 |
| Seat Collar | Ø30.0mm |
| Seatpost | Ø27.2mm |
| Front Derailleur (Clamp) | Bottom Pull (Ø28.6) |
| Max Chainring (CL) [3] | 1x: 42t |
| 2x: 46/36t max | |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm BSA, threaded |
| Tire Clearance Frame [1]/[2] | XS-SM frames: 650b x 41mm (with or without fenders) |
| MD-XL frames: 700c x 41mm (with or without fenders) | |
| Tire Clearance Fork [1] | 650b x 47mm or 700c x 44mm |
| Rigid Fork Spec | 650b: 380 x 47mm; 700c: 400 x 44mm |
| Bottle Mounts Frame | 2: Standard |
| Rack Mounts Frame | Yes |
| Rack Mounts Fork | Fork crown and mid-blade rack mounts and fender mounts |
| Fender Mounts Frame | Yes |
| Fender Mounts Fork | Fork crown and mid-blade rack mounts and fender mounts |
[GEOMETRY]
| SIZE | XS | Fork crown and mid-blade rack mounts and fender mounts [GEOMETRY | MD | LG | XL |
| Rider Height | 1524-1651 | 1625.6-1727.2 | 1701.8-1828.8 | 1803.4-1905 | 1879.6-2006.6 |
| Reach | 352 | 381 | 391 | 404 | 421 |
| Stack | 517 | 535 | 567 | 605 | Head Tube Angle |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.0° Head Tube Angle | 71.0°, 72.0°, and 72.0°. | 72.0° Head Tube Angle | 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° | 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° |
| Head Tube Length | 120° 135 | 135 | 130 | 170 135 130 | Seat Tube Length |
| Seat Tube Length | 410 | 505 | 565 | 605 | 645 |
| BB Drop | 54 | 54 | 66 | 66 | Wheelbase |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 1013 | 1030 | 1055 | Chainstay Length |
| Chainstay Length | 420 | 420 | 435 | 435 | Top Tube Length, Actual |
| Top Tube Length, Actual | 500 | 545 | 545 570 | 570 570 | Seat Tube Angle |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.0° Seat Tube Angle | 73.0° Seat Tube Angle | 72.5° Seat Tube Angle | 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° 72.0° | 72.0° Seat Tube Angle |
| Standover Height | 722 | 776 | 826 | 863 | Fork Length |
| Fork Length | 380 | 380 | 380 380 | 380 380 400 | Fork Rake |
| Fork Rake | 47 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 44 44 |
- Orders are shipped within 1–2 business days after payment is confirmed. Orders placed by 10:00 AM are generally shipped the same day.
- Messenger delivery is available within Nagoya City only (excluding complete bikes and framesets).
- We ship every day from Monday through Sunday, except on temporary closure days.
- Shipping destinations: throughout Japan and worldwide.
- Shipment may be delayed depending on credit card processing. If you would like to request a delivery date or time, please add a note in your cart.
- All orders are shipped from Circles.
- For damage or loss during transit, please contact the carrier.
Complete Bike Shipping within Japan
- A shipping fee of ¥9,900 (tax included) applies to complete bikes. Additional charges may apply for Okinawa and remote islands.
- After purchase, we perform a final inspection before shipping. Please allow 1–2 weeks in some cases.
- For packing, some parts may be removed. We strongly recommend having the bike reassembled and checked by your local bicycle shop before riding.
- We will contact you by email with delivery details.
- Products are also sold in-store, so availability may change before the order is finalized.
Frameset Shipping within Japan
- Flat-rate shipping within Japan: ¥5,500 (tax included). Additional charges may apply for Okinawa and remote islands.
- Shipping rates for OMNIUM framesets and complete bikes differ.
- We will contact you by email with delivery details.
- Facing and tapping preparation for framesets purchased from Circles is available at no additional charge. Details will be provided after purchase.
- Headset and bottom bracket installation are also available for an additional labor fee. Please contact us if required.
Custom & Stock Wheel Shipping within Japan
- A shipping fee of ¥2,000 (tax included) applies. Additional charges may apply for Okinawa and remote islands.
- Stock wheels undergo a final inspection by a mechanic before shipping. Please allow approximately 3 business days for dispatch.
For international orders, shipping costs vary by destination. Please check the amount shown at checkout.