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    MSRP
    $2,349
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Gravel
    Weight
    27.0 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    Steel
    Steel
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b
    Clearance
    42c (700c) / 50c (27.5″)
    TRP Mechanical Disc
    Rival, 105
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    surlybikes.com

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

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    Insights
    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)

    30 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″)

    ColorsFool's Gold; Metallic Lilac; Black

    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 3

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

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

    TypeRigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Rival 1

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    Crank

    SRAM Rival 1 40T

    Shifters

    Shimano R7120

    Cassette

    SunRace 11-42t

    Chain

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors

    TypeTRP Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Rival 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex Adventurer 2, Tubeless ready, 32H

    Front Hub

    Novatech D791, 12mm Thru, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Novatech D792, 142mm Thru, 32H

    Tires

    WTB Horizon, 650b x 47, tan wall

    Disc Rotors

    160mm front and rear

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