Overview
Designed to introduce unfamiliar riders to Surly’s pavement and gravel line, Preamble highlights Surly’s most essential features: Durable custom steel tubing, a renowned ride feel, and just the right mounts for running racks, fenders, and bottle cages.
Available in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations, it’s disc-brake specific and shares a single-position vertical dropout with Surly Bridge Club. For new weekend riders and veteran commuters, Preamble makes it easier than ever to get out of the car and on top of tough and comfortable Chromoly steel.
Features
100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle
Five frame sizes to fit nearly every size rider (XS, S, M, L, XL), with a slightly sloped top tube on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort
Friendly with 1x and 2x drivetrains
Mounts for racks, fenders, and two bottle cages (located on the seat tube and down tube)
Clearance for 650b x 41mm tires on XS–S frame sizes (650b x 38mm with fenders); 700c x 41mm tires on M–XL frame sizes (700c x 38mm with fenders)
Specs
| Frame measurements (mm) | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Effective Top Tube | 500 | 545 | 57 | 600 | 630 |
| B. Stand Over | 722 | 776 | 826 | 863 | 901 |
| C. Reach | 352 | 381 | 391 | 404 | 421 |
| D. Stack | 517 | 535 | 567 | 605 | 643 |
| E. Total Seat Tube Length | 410 | 505 | 565 | 605 | 645 |
| F. Headtube Length | 120 | 135 | 130 | 170 | 210 |
| G. Headtube Angle | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| H. Seat Tube Angle | 74 | 73 | 72.5 | 72 | 72 |
| I. BB Drop | 54 | 54 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| J. BB Height | – | – | – | – | – |
| K. Chainstay Length | 420 | 420 | 435 | 435 | 435 |
| L. Fork Length Axle to Crown | 380 | 380 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| M. Fork Offset | 47 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| N. Wheelbase | 987 | 1013 | 1030 | 1055 | 1085 |
| Component measurements (mm) | |||||
| Crank Arm Length | 170 | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |
| Handlebar Width | 380 | 400 | 420 | 440 | 460 |
| Stem Length | 70 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
* All dimensions are preliminary and subject to change
Frameset
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Frame: Surly Preamble – 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated
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Fork: Surly Preamble – 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted tapered blades, TIG welded, ED coated
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Color: Red Hot Cheddar
Drivetrain
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Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000 GS, Silver
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Cassette: Shimano CUES LG400, 11–48t, 10-speed, Silver
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Chain: Shimano LG500
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Crankset: Shimano CUES U6030, 40t, Silver
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Bottom Bracket: Shimano RS501, BSA
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Shifter: Shimano CUES U3030, Silver
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Front Derailleur: N/A
Brakes
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Brakes: Shimano RS305, mechanical
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Rotors: Shimano RT26, 160 mm front / 160 mm rear, 6-bolt
Components
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Headset: Cane Creek 40 or FSA Orbit MX
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Stem: TranzX JD-ST123A, alloy
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Handlebar: TranzX JD-RA48A, alloy
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Grips / Bar Tape: Velo Black Cork
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Seatpost: Kalloy, 27.2 x 300 mm, no offset
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Saddle: WTB Volt Medium
Wheels & Tires
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Front Hub: Novatec, QR x 100 mm, 32h, 6-bolt
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Rear Hub: Novatec, QR x 141 mm, 32h, 6-bolt
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Rims: Shining DB-21, 32h
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Spokes: 14G Black
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Tires:
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XS–SM: Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, wire bead
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MD–XL: Teravail Washburn 700c x 35, wire bead
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Other
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Complete Bike Weight: 26 lb 14 oz (Medium)
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Warranty
Register your purchase at Surly’s Warranty Registration.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE SURLY STRAGGLER
This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated receipt for proof of purchase.
This warranty does NOT cover the following:
- Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler
- Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
- Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold
- Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product
- Normal wear and tear
- Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly
This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss, inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.
This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
