Surly Preamble straight handlebar

Team Surly has been listening and the 2025 version of the Preamble features great upgrades. From Avid mechanical disc brakes to Tektro hydraulic brakes, from MicroShift 8sp to Shimano Cue 9 speed, from Novatec hubs to Shimano hubs with Jalco rims, from brandless crank and BB to Shimano Cue. In our humble opinion these changes brings the quality of the components closer to that of the rock-solid frame. Despite all those extras the 2025 version costs just EUR100 more than last year's. So this bang-for-buck bike just got more BANG

The Surly Preamble is a steel commuter and gravel bike that is designed to do just about anything you may want to do on a bicycle.

The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on rougher terrain, but also at a friendly price. Surly put together the Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don’t need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple.

Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble’s double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life’s inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug.

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