Bicycle Archive · Specification report

Surly Preamble Drop Bar - Red Hot Cheddar

Velopedia Archive ID 900000439

Overview

Model year	Model year not published
Brand	Surly
Model	Preamble Drop Bar - Red Hot Cheddar
Bicycle type	City/Commuter
Archive ID	900000439
Original MSRP	$1,599.00
Colors	Red Hot Cheddar
Sizes	X-Small; Small; Medium; Large; X-Large
Weight	26lb 14oz (Medium)

Frameset

Frame construction	Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated
Frame material	Steel
Fork	Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only
Fork material	Steel

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano CUES U3030, Silver
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano CUES U6000 GS, Silver
Crankset	Shimano CUES U6030, 40T, Silver
Bottom bracket	Shimano RS501 BSA
Cassette	Shimano CUES LG400, 11-48t, 10spd, Silver
Chain	Shimano LG500

Brakes

Brakes	Brake Calipers: Shimano RS305, Mechanical; Brake Levers: Shimano CUES U3030, Silver; Rotors: Shimano RT26, 180/160, 6-Bolt

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cane Creek 40 OR FSA Orbit MX
Handlebar	TranzX JD-RA48A, Alloy
Stem	TranzX JD-ST123A, Alloy
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium
Seatpost	Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm, no offset

Wheels & tires

Hubs	(F) Novatec QR x 100mm, 32h, 6-Bolt / (R) Novatec QR x 141mm, 32h, 6-Bolt
Rims	Shining DB-21, 32h
Spokes	14 Gauge Black
Front tire	Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (XS-SM)
Rear tire	Teravail Washburn 650b x 35, 30tpi, Wire Bead (XS-SM)
Wheel size	650B

Geometry · X-Small

Seat tube	410 mm
Effective top tube	500 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	987 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	54 mm
Reach	352 mm
Stack	517 mm
Standover height	722 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	380 mm
Crank length	165 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	380 mm

Geometry · Small

Seat tube	505 mm
Effective top tube	545 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1013 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	54 mm
Reach	381 mm
Stack	535 mm
Standover height	776 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	380 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	80 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm

Geometry · Medium

Seat tube	565 mm
Effective top tube	570 mm
Head tube	130 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1030 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	66 mm
Reach	391 mm
Stack	567 mm
Standover height	826 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	400 mm
Crank length	170 mm
Stem length	90 mm
Handlebar width	420 mm

Geometry · Large

Seat tube	605 mm
Effective top tube	600 mm
Head tube	170 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1055 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	66 mm
Reach	404 mm
Stack	605 mm
Standover height	863 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	440 mm

Geometry · X-Large

Seat tube	645 mm
Effective top tube	630 mm
Head tube	210 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1085 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	66 mm
Reach	421 mm
Stack	643 mm
Standover height	901 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	400 mm
Crank length	175 mm
Stem length	100 mm
Handlebar width	460 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.