This is a test ride bike we have at the shop! This one belongs to Chris, one of our mechanics, but we can readily order you the same one in any size, new, and customize it to your liking. It also comes in a blue version with flat bars for about $100 less. Listed at the base price; customizations would be extra.
We are fans of this bike because it’s a great deal on a solid, durable new bike with good bones. Would make a good commuter or all-rounder and has the potential to be upgraded and customized over time as you deepen your relationship with the bike.
Chris had his customized with SKS fenders, a salsa front rack, inline brake levers, Shimano flat/clip in pedals, and some fun red/green tape securing the bar tape.
Here’s some info on the stock bike, from Surly:
Surly Preamble Drop Bar Bike - 700c Thorfrost White Medium. 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.
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 (with or without fenders); 700c x 41mm tires on M–XL frame sizes (with or without fenders)
