Surly Preamble Flat Bar (Best Buds Green)
SUR-BK-PMB-MD-GRN
A no-nonsense steel commuter in Best Buds Green for the rider who wants a quick, comfortable ride on pavement and enough confidence on degraded surfaces, without paying for features they'll never use.
Overview
Preamble was built around a simple question: what are the attributes that actually matter on a daily-use steel bike? Surly's answer is a bike that's quick and comfortable on pavement, confident on broken surfaces, and priced to prove that an affordable steel bike doesn't need to cut corners.
This flat-bar build runs Shimano's Linkglide drivetrain тАФ a CUES U4000 1x9 shifter and derailleur paired with a durable LG300 11-41T cassette тАФ through hydraulic disc brakes for consistent stopping power in all conditions. Jalco XCD21 wheels with CenterLock hubs are wrapped in 35mm MSW Hybrid tires sized to the frame (650b on XS-SM, 700c on MD-XL).
It's the right bike for someone who wants one dependable machine for the daily commute and weekend errands, with enough comfort to make the ride itself enjoyable rather than just transportation.
Why You'll Like It
A frame sized for the way you'll actually ride
Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames improve standover and comfort, and smaller sizes get 650b wheels while M-XL run 700c for better proportions across the size range.
Shimano's Linkglide durability
The CUES U4000 drivetrain and Linkglide chain and cassette are built for long service life under everyday commuting loads, not just peak performance out of the box.
Reliable stopping in any weather
Hydraulic disc brakes keep consistent power whether you're riding in Bangalore's monsoon or on a dry summer commute.
A custom-cast single-position dropout
This keeps the rear wheel install simple and consistent, which matters on a bike meant for daily, no-fuss use.
Room to grow
Preamble can be swapped between flat and drop bar configurations and still take racks, fenders, and a couple of water bottles.
Who Is It For?
This is the bike for daily commuters and errand-runners who want a steel frame's smooth ride quality without a premium price tag, and who'd rather ride a flat bar for quick, confident handling in traffic.
For Indian city riders, the flat bar position and upright reach make it easier to keep an eye on traffic and navigate crowded streets, while the steel frame absorbs the bumps and potholes that are part of daily riding here.
It's also a strong first "real" bike for someone moving up from a basic single-speed, since the 1x9 drivetrain is simple enough to maintain but wide-range enough to handle hills.
Good to Know
The frame accepts racks and fenders, so adding a rear rack is an easy way to turn this into a full cargo-capable commuter.
Because this is a Linkglide drivetrain, it's built to tolerate inconsistent shifting technique better than a standard road-derived groupset тАФ useful for everyday riding.
Keep the hydraulic brake lines bled per the standard Shimano service interval to maintain consistent lever feel.
Technical Specifications
- Frame: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated
- Fork: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel, disc only
- Bottom Bracket: Shimano Square Taper BB-UN101
- Chain: Shimano Linkglide LG500
- Crank: Shimano CUES U4000-1, 40T
- Shift Levers: Shimano CUES U4000, 1x9
- Cassette: Shimano Linkglide LG300, 11-41T, 9-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000 GS
- Grips/Bartape: Velo Black rubber
- Handlebar: Kalloy 6061 PGW, 9-degree backsweep, 35mm rise
- Stem: Kalloy, 31.8mm
- Saddle: Selle Italia X-Base Boost
- Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm, non-offset (XS-MD), offset (LG-XL)
- Front Brake: Tektro hydraulic M275/276
- Rear Brake: Tektro hydraulic M275/276
- Front Wheel: Jalco XCD21, Shimano HB-MT200, 32h, QR x 100mm, CenterLock
- Rear Wheel: Jalco XCD21, Shimano FH-MT200-B, 32h, QR x 141mm, CenterLock
- Tire: MSW Hybrid, 650b x 35mm (XS-SM) / 700c x 35mm (MD-XL)
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Happy Earth Enterprises LLP, 3/8 Ground Floor, Opp. MG Infant School, Bilekahalli, Bengaluru - 560076, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Bicycles
