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Midnight Special 700c
A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,499| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
4'9" – 5'3"
5'1" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'8" – 6'1"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
6'3" – 6'8"
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, 100% Surly Chromoly steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Salsa Waxwing Carbon Aluminum Steerer, 402mm Axle to Crown |
| Bottom Bracket | 68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI) |
| Headset | FSA Orbit ITA |
| Stem | Teravail Radia |
| Handlebar | Teravail Radia |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Cromoly |
| Seatpost | Ø27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7100 |
| Crank | Shimano 105 R7100, Hollowtech 2, 50-34T |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7120 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34t, 12-speed |
| Chain | KMC X12 |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7170 Type: Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7170 |
| Rims | Teravail Circos Carbon Rim 25mm 700c, 24h front/28h rear |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 350 12 x 100mm, thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 12 x 142mm, thru-axle |
| Tires | Front: Teravail Rampart 700c x 35mm, Durable, Tubeless-Ready, sealant included, Rear: Teravail Rampart 700c x 35mm, Durable, Tubeless-Ready, sealant included |
| Disc Rotors | Flat-mount 140 (160mm max rotor), 25mm thick mount |
First added April 18
Last updated May 30