MSRP | $2,099 | $1,599 | $2,499 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Gravel | Gravel | Gravel |
Weight | 25.0 lbs | ||
Steel | Steel | Steel | |
Fork | Steel | Steel | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 650b / 700c | 650b | 700c |
Clearance | 42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″) | ||
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc | Mechanical Disc |
Groupset | Rival | Rival, SRAM | GRX 800, 105 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 11 | 1 × 11 | 2 × 11 |
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Summary | The Surly Midnight Special, Kona Rove ST, and Salsa Vaya GRX 600 are all steel frame gravel bikes with mechanical disc brakes. The Midnight Special has 650b / 700c aluminum wheels, the Rove ST has 650b aluminum wheels, and the Vaya GRX 600 has a carbon fork, 700c aluminum wheels, better components, and a 2 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | 4130 CroMoly, double-butted main triangle, ED coated, TIG-welded Tire Clearance: 42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″) | Kona Butted Cromoly Tire Clearance: 42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″) | Vaya Triple Butted CroMoly Tire Clearance: 42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″) |
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Fork | 4130 CroMoly, ED coated, TIG-welded | Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc | Waxwing |
Shock | n/a | n/a | |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP | SRAM GXP 68mm | 68mm BSA, threaded |
Headset | Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8" | FSA TH848 | Cane Creek 40 |
Stem | ProMax, 31.8, 4 bolt | Kona Road | Salsa Guide |
Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell 31.8 | Kona Road | Salsa Cowbell |
Saddle | WTB Volt 142 | WTB Volt Comp | WTB Volt Comp |
Seatpost | Promax, ProMax SP-2019 27.2x300mm non-offset (for 40-50), ProMax SP-2016 27.2x300mm offset (for 54-64cm) | Kona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm | 27.2 x 350mm |
Pedals | n/a | ||
Grips | Kona Cork Tape | Salsa Gel Bar Tape |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano RX810 |
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Front Derailleur | n/a | n/a | Shimano RX810 |
Crank | SRAM Rival 1, 40t | SRAM S350, 40t X-Sync | Shimano RX600-11, 46/30t |
Shifters | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival 1 | Shimano 105 R7000 |
Cassette | SunRace 11-42t | SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd | Shimano HG700-11 11-34t |
Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM PC1110 | Shimano HG601-11 |
Chain Guide | n/a | ||
Brakes | TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors | TRP Spyre C Flat Mount | TRP Spyre-C, 160mm |
Brake Levers | SRAM Rival 1 | SRAM Rival 1 |
Rims | Alex Adventurer 2 with eyelets, tubeless ready | WTB Asym i23 TCS | Front: WTB Serra Hub 12 x 100mm, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c 32h, Rear: WTB Serra Hub 135mm QR, WTB ST i19 TCS 2.0 700c 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless Black 14g | ||
Front Hub | Novatec 12x100mm | Formula 100x12mm | |
Rear Hub | Novatec 12x142mm | Formula 142x12mm | |
Tires | WTB Horizon 650bx47mm, TCS Folding, tan side wall | Front: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c, Rear: WTB Venture TCS DUAL 650x47c | Teravail Cannonball 700c x 38mm Durable, Tubeless-Ready |
Disc Rotors | TRP 160mm | 51mm standard, (140–160mm) |