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Midnight Special 650b
A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and trp mechanical disc brakes.
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$2,349| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | TRP Mechanical Disc |
Feb 2026 · By Nic Morales
In his Surly Midnight Special review, Nic takes this newly updated classic through its paces to determine whether it's still relevant today...
Exceptional ride quality, especially given the price.
Dual wheel size compatibility and clearance are still relevant a decade on, albeit unofficially.
Despite being an all-road bike, the frame has an appropriate number of mounts that pair well with the steel fork version for an all-action bikepacking rig.
The unique thru-axle delivers versatility and utility.
Simple, elegant, and timeless design.
The carbon fork feels like it’s one feature—the crown eyelet—away from being a real asset.
The supplied build kit feels useless to anyone save for pavement-focused riders.
The higher-end build kit is a little pricey, though it’s difficult to mark that as a con given both the $2,500 steel fork and $1,099 frameset options.
If you’re not a fan of 650B wheels, this might not be the best option for you.
Feb 2026 · Ron Frazelle
Surly Bikes has finally given up the ghost and spec'd some carbon fiber on the new 700c Black Cherry Fizz Midnight Special.
May 2025 · Warren Rossiter
The Midnight Special is another Surly that’s aimed at the road but can go much further
Smooth ride
Massive range of sizes
Big tyre clearance for the road
Weighty compared to alloy or carbon
| Frame | Surly Midnight Special 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Surly Midnight Special 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, ED coated |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI) |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Stem | ProMax, 31.8 4 bolt |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 3 |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Sport |
| Seatpost | Ø27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Rival 1 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Cassette | SunRace 11-42t |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11 speed |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre Type: TRP Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Rims | Alex Adventurer 2, Tubeless ready, 32H |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Novatech D791, 12mm Thru, 32H |
| Rear Hub | Novatech D792, 142mm Thru, 32H |
| Tires | Front: WTB Horizon, 650b x 47, tan wall, Rear: WTB Horizon, 650b x 47, tan wall |
| Disc Rotors | Flat-mount 140 (160mm max rotor), 25mm thick mount |
First added April 18
Last updated May 23