2024

SURLY Preamble Flat Bar

Urban · Commuter

Frame material Steel

Wheel size 650b

Drivetrain 1 X 8

Chain Kmc Z8.3

Tires Kenda Kwik Tendril 700...

Brake type Avid Bb5 Mechanical

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RRP

€918 incl. taxes

Observed price — New

€744 incl. taxes

Refurbished price

€471 incl. taxes

Likely trade-in value

1 234 €

About this bike

The Surly Preamble Flat Bar 2024 is an urban bike in the commuter segment. Built around a steel frame.

On the financial side, the recommended retail price (RRP) is €918, while the observed market price for a new unit averages €744. On the second-hand market we see refurbished units at around €471.

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Retailer	Image	Link	Model	Year	Condition	Price	RRP	Discount	Status	Country	Last seen	First seen	Online for	Similarity	E-Bike	Groupset	Mileage	Size	Brake type	Frame material	Wheel size	Motor Torque	Battery capacity	Category
Retailer		Link	PREAMBLE FLAT BAR	2024	New	1 234 €	1 234 €	-20%	On sale	Europe	2026-08-10	2026-07-27	14	Related	No	Shimano Deore XT	—	L	Disco	Steel	—	—	—	Urban

Specifications

CategoryUrban

SubcategoryCommuter

Year2024

FrameSurly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated

Frame materialSteel

ForkSurly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only

SuspensionRigid

Components

Drivetrain 1 X 8

Rear derailleur microSHIFT RD-M5185M

Cassette microSHIFT 12-42t, 8-speed

Chain KMC Z8.3

Crank Samox, 3-piece, 40t

Bottom bracket JIS 68 x 124.5mm

Brake type Avid Bb5 Mechanical

Brakes SRAM 160mm F/R

Brake levers Avid FR-5

Handlebar Kalloy, 35mm rise, 9-degree backsweep

Stem Kalloy 31.8

Headset VP 1-1/8" Threadless

Saddle Selle Italia X-Base

Seatpost Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size 650b

Rims 21mm, 32h, Tubeless Compatible

Hubs Novatec, 6-bolt disc, 32h, QR

Tires Kenda Kwik Tendril 700c x 35mm (MD/LG/XL) & Kenda Standard 650b x 1.35 (XS/SM)

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