gravel bike xl frame Surly Preamble Flat Bar Bike

gravel bike xl frame Surly Preamble Flat Bar BikeDesigned to introduce unfamiliar riders to Surlys pavement and gravel line, Preamble highlights Surlys 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, its disc brake specific and shares a single position vertical dropout with Surly Bridge Club. For new weekend riders and veteran commuters, Preamble

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)

BUILD KIT:

• Frame : Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel tubing, E.D. coated
• Fork : Surly Preamble, 100% Chromoly steel fork, Disc Only
• Rear Derailleur : microSHIFT RD-M5185M
• Cassette : microSHIFT 12-42t, 8-speed
• Chain : KMC Z8.3
• Crankset : Samox, 3-piece, 40t
• Shifter(s) : microSHIFT Acolyte Xpress
• Brakes Levers : Avid FR-5
• Brakes : Avid BB5 Mechanical
• Rotors : SRAM 160mm, front and rear
• Headset : VP 1-1/8" Threadless
• Stem : Kalloy 31.8
• Handlebar : Kalloy, 35mm rise, 9-degree backsweep
• Seatpost : Kalloy 27.2 x 300mm
• Saddle : Selle Italia X Base
• Wheels : Novatec, 6-bolt disc, 32h, QQ Hubs, 21mm Alloy 32h Rims
• Tires : Kenda Kwik Tendril 700c x 35mm (MD/LG/XL sizes) & Kenda Standard 650b x 1.35 (XS/SM sizes)

SIZING: Surly recommends the following sizes based on rider height:

• XS (650b): 5'0" - 5'5"
• SM (650b): 5'4" - 5'8"
• MD (700c): 5'7" - 6'0"
• LG (700c): 5'11" - 6'3"
• XL (700c): 6'2" - 6'7"