Reviewing a Bike You Didn't Know EXISTED | Surly Preamble Flatbar

The 2026 Surly Preamble is their most affordable bike yet—made with 100% Chromoly tubing and loaded with mounts for racks, fenders, and bags. Here’s a full look at the flat bar version plus the actual weight.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro – Surly’s newest bike
0:30 First look at the Surly Preamble
1:20 Frame & Chromoly tubing details
2:20 Fork, dropouts & cost-saving choices
3:15 Drivetrain: Shimano Q’s 1x9 setup
4:10 Wheel sizes & tire clearance
5:00 Cockpit, saddle & Surly design touches
5:40 Mounts: racks, fenders & frame bags
6:20 Hydraulic disc brakes overview
6:50 Real weight on the scale
7:10 Flat bar vs drop bar version
7:25 Final thoughts & outro


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