Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 650b / 700c -
Groupset Rival 1 -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
4130 CroMoly, double-butted main triangle, ED coated, TIG-welded
Suspension Fork
4130 CroMoly, ED coated, TIG-welded
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival 1
Front Derailleur
n/a
Shift Levers
SRAM Rival 1
Cassette
SunRace 11-42t
Crank
SRAM Rival 1, 40t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Chain
KMC X11
Wheels
Front Hub
Novatec 12x100mm
Rear Hub
Novatec 12x142mm
Rims
Alex Adventurer 2 with eyelets, tubeless ready
Tires
WTB Horizon 650bx47mm, TCS Folding, tan side wall
Brakes
Brakes
TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Rival 1
Cockpit
Stem
ProMax, 31.8, 4 bolt
Handlebar
Salsa Cowbell 31.8
Headset
Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8"
Seat
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)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 40cm | 40cm | 46cm | 46cm | 50cm | 50cm | 54cm | 54cm | 56cm | 56cm | 58cm | 58cm | 60cm | 60cm | 64cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.463 mm | 1.463 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.435 mm | 1.435 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.476 mm | 1.476 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.516 mm | 1.516 mm | 1.515 mm | 1.515 mm |
| Front Center | 578 mm | 578 mm | 579 mm | 579 mm | 591 mm | 591 mm | 602 mm | 602 mm | 596 mm | 596 mm | 610 mm | 610 mm | 619 mm | 619 mm | 633 mm | 633 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 68 mm | 58 mm | 64 mm | 55 mm | 61 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm | 59 mm | 65 mm | 59 mm | 65 mm | 55 mm | 61 mm | 53 mm | 58 mm |
| Stack | 531 mm | 531 mm | 538 mm | 538 mm | 544 mm | 544 mm | 560 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 580 mm | 599 mm | 599 mm | 620 mm | 620 mm | 641 mm | 641 mm |
| Reach | 363 mm | 363 mm | 366 mm | 366 mm | 379 mm | 379 mm | 389 mm | 389 mm | 393 mm | 393 mm | 402 mm | 402 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm | 423 mm | 423 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 500 mm | 500 mm | 520 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 540 mm | 555 mm | 555 mm | 570 mm | 570 mm | 585 mm | 585 mm | 605 mm | 605 mm | 625 mm | 625 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5 ° | 75.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 400 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm | 540 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm | 580 mm | 600 mm | 600 mm | 640 mm | 640 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 993 mm | 993 mm | 994 mm | 994 mm | 1007 mm | 1007 mm | 1018 mm | 1018 mm | 1012 mm | 1012 mm | 1027 mm | 1027 mm | 1036 mm | 1036 mm | 1050 mm | 1050 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 720 mm | 720 mm | 751 mm | 751 mm | 778 mm | 778 mm | 806 mm | 806 mm | 827 mm | 827 mm | 846 mm | 846 mm | 866 mm | 866 mm | 895 mm | 895 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 | 650 | 700 |
About this model
Midnight Special belongs to the Surly Midnight model. There are 10 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Gravel bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Gravel bike is 2462$. However, even though the average price of a Gravel bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2099$. Comparing this to the average Gravel bike price, we see that the price is 17.29% lower.
Midnight Special components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Midnight Special model has aluminum wheels. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Surly Midnight Special has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!