Surly Preamble Flat Bar - Best Buds Green

Archived: Surly Preamble Flat Bar - Best Buds Green · City/Commuter · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated · Fork: Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only · Steel

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 1x9 · Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000 GS · Crankset: Shimano CUES U4000-1, 40t · Bottom bracket: Shimano Square Taper BB-UN101 · Cassette: Shimano Linkglide LG300, 11-41t 9sp · Chain: Shimano Linkglide LG500

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: Tektro Hydraulic M275/276; Brake Levers: Tektro Hydraulic M275/276; Rotors: Tektro Centerlock, 160mm Front/Rear

• Squeeze each lever firmly. It should feel consistent and return cleanly. Check levers, hoses and calipers for fluid, inspect pad thickness and contamination, and examine rotors for wear or bending.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 650B; 700C · Rims: Shining DB-21 · Hubs: (F) Shimano HB-MT200, 32h, QR x 100mm, CenterLock / (R) Shimano FH-MT200-B ,32h, QR x 141mm, CenterLock · Front tire: XS-SM: MSW Hybrid 650b x 35mm, MD-XL: MSW Hybrid 700c x 35mm · Rear tire: XS-SM: MSW Hybrid 650b x 35mm, MD-XL: MSW Hybrid 700c x 35mm

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: VP 1-1/8" Threadless · Handlebar: Kalloy 6061 PGW, 9-degree backsweep, 35mm rise · Stem: Kalloy 31.8 · Seatpost: Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm non-offset (XS-MD), offset (LG-XL) · Saddle: Selle Italia X Base Boost

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.