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    MSRP
    $2,099
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    3.5
    Steel
    Fork
    Steel
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b / 700c
    Clearance
    42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Rival
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    surlybikes.com

    Summary
    The Surly Midnight Special is a steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Midnight Special
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    31 mph

    Midnight Special

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    4130 CroMoly, double-butted main triangle, ED coated, TIG-welded

    Tire Clearance42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)

    Fork

    4130 CroMoly, ED coated, TIG-welded

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP

    Headset

    Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8"

    Stem

    ProMax, 31.8, 4 bolt

    Handlebar

    Salsa Cowbell 31.8

    Saddle

    WTB Volt 142

    Seatpost

    Promax, ProMax SP-2019 27.2x300mm non-offset (for 40-50), ProMax SP-2016 27.2x300mm offset (for 54-64cm)

    Groupset
    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

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Rival 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex Adventurer 2 with eyelets, tubeless ready

    Front Hub

    Novatec 12x100mm

    Rear Hub

    Novatec 12x142mm

    Tires

    WTB Horizon 650bx47mm, TCS Folding, tan side wall

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