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Midnight Special
All Day Road Plus Bike
* Manufacturer's suggested retail price may not include additional shipping or preparation charges. Please contact your local dealer for a quote.
$2299 USD / $3099 CAD
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Midnight Special is a road plus bike designed to provide comfort and speed on those all-day rides that extend well beyond fresh pavement.
Road Plus Bike That Tackles Pavement & Gravel
Midnight Special shines on pot-holed, deteriorating pavement and the occasional long stretch of gravel. Its 650b road plus tires eat up road chatter and absorb all the bumps in the road like the champion it was designed to be.
When it comes to road bikes, we just want to toss a few bananas into our pockets and see where the road takes us. We seek out varied surfaces on our rides and frequently go from pavement to gravel to shittier pavement. Midnight Special allows us to accomplish all of that quite comfortably.
- Higher volume tires allow better fine-tuning of tire pressure on varying surfaces and create a wider contact patch for increased traction
- Modern road standards like flat-mount disc brakes, 12mm front and rear thru-axles, and a 44mm head tube
- Clearance for 650b x 60mm or 700c x 42mm tires without fenders (650b x 50mm or 700c x 38mm with fenders)
Bike Capabilities
- 5/5 with Tire Clearance Tire Clearance: 5 out of 5
- 5/5 with Road Rides Road Rides: 5 out of 5
- 5/5 with Gravel Gravel: 5 out of 5
- 4/5 with Commuting Commuting: 4 out of 5
NOTE: You can ride your bike wherever the hell you want, but this is what we think this bike is best at.
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Specifications
Frameset
- Frame
- 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, E.D. coated
- Fork
- 100% Surly Chromoly Steel, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, E.D. coated
- Seatpost Clamp
- 30.0mm Surly Stainless
Components
- Headset
- Cane Creek
- Brakes
- TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Rival 1
- Rotors
- 160mm front and rear
- Shifters
- SRAM Rival 1
- Stem
- ProMax 31.8
- Handlebar
- Salsa Cowbell 31.8
- Grip/Tape
- Velo Black
- Saddle
- Selle Italia
- Seatpost
- Promax 27.2 x 300
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- SRAM Rival 1, 40t
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM Rival 1, long cage
- Cog or cogset
- OE 11-spd, 11-42t
- Chain
- KMC X11
Wheels
- Front Hub
- Novatec 12 x 100mm
- Rear Hub
- Novatec 12 x 142mm
- Rims
- Alex Adventurer 2, Tubeless ready
- Tires
- Teravail Rampart 650b x 47mm
Frameset
- Frame
- 4130 CroMoly, double-butted main triangle, ED coated, TIG-welded
- Fork
- 4130 CroMoly, ED coated, TIG-welded
- Seatpost Clamp
- 30.0mm Surly Stainless
Components
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8"
- Brakes
- TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors
- Brake Levers
- SRAM Rival 1
- Shifters
- SRAM Rival 1
- Stem
- ProMax, 31.8, 4 bolt
- Handlebar
- Salsa Cowbell 31.8
- Grip/Tape
- Black Cork
- Saddle
- WTB Volt 142
- Seatpost
-
ProMax SP-2019 27.2x300mm non-offset (for 40-50)
ProMax SP-2016 27.2x300mm offset (for 54-64cm)
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- SRAM Rival 1, 40t
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM Rival 1
- Cog or cogset
- SunRace 11-42t
- 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
Frameset
- Frame
- 4130 CroMoly, double-butted main triangle, ED coated, TIG-welded
- Fork
- 4130 CroMoly, ED coated, TIG-welded
- Seatpost Clamp
- 30.0mm Surly Stainless
Components
- Headset
- Cane Creek 40, 1-1/8"
- Brakes
- TRP Spyre, 160mm rotors
- Brake Levers
- Sram Rival 1
- Shifters
- Sram Rival 1
- Stem
- ProMax, 31.8 4 bolt
- Handlebar
- Salsa Cowbell 3
- Grip/Tape
- Black Cork
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Sport
- Seatpost
-
ProMax SP-2019 27.2x300mm non-offset (for 40-50)
ProMax SP-2016 27.2x300mm offset (for 54-64cm)
Drivetrain
- Crankset
- Sram Rival 1 40T
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP
- Front Derailleur
- n/a
- Rear Derailleur
- Sram Rival 1
- Cog or cogset
- SunRace 11-42t
- Chain
- KMC X11
Wheels
- Front Hub
- Novatech D791, 12mm Thru, 32H
- Rear Hub
- Novatech D792, 142mm Thru, 32H
- Rims
- Alex Adventurer 2, Tubeless ready, 32H
- Tires
- WTB Horizon, 650b x 47, tan wall
Complete bike spec subject to change
units:
Select a few bike sizes to compare.
| SIZE | 40cm | 46cm | 50cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm | 64cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 14.3 363 | 14.4 366 | 14.9 379 | 15.3 389 | 15.5 393 | 15.8 402 | 16.1 409 | 16.7 423 |
| Stack | 20.9 531 | 21.2 538 | 21.4 544 | 22.0 560 | 22.8 580 | 23.6 599 | 24.4 620 | 25.2 641 |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.0° | 71.5° | 72.0° | 72.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.5° | 74.0° |
| Head Tube Length | 3.7 95 | 3.9 100 | 4.3 110 | 4.9 125 | 5.5 140 | 6.3 160 | 7.1 180 | 7.9 200 |
| Seat Tube Length | 15.7 400 | 18.1 460 | 19.7 500 | 21.3 540 | 22.0 560 | 22.8 580 | 23.6 600 | 25.2 640 |
| BB Drop | 2.8 70 | 2.8 70 | 2.6 65 | 2.6 65 | 2.6 65 | 2.6 65 | 2.6 65 | 2.6 65 |
| Wheelbase | 39.1 993 | 39.1 994 | 39.6 1007 | 40.1 1018 | 39.8 1012 | 40.4 1027 | 40.8 1036 | 41.3 1050 |
| Chainstay Length | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 | 16.7 425 |
| Top Tube Length, Actual | 19.2 487 | 19.9 506 | 20.9 531 | 21.7 552 | 22.2 564 | 22.8 579 | 23.5 597 | 24.5 622 |
| Top Tube Length, Effective | 19.7 500 | 20.5 520 | 21.3 540 | 21.9 555 | 22.4 570 | 23.0 585 | 23.8 605 | 24.6 625 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.5° | 74.0° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 72.5° | 72.5° |
| Standover Height | 28.3 720 | 29.6 751 | 30.6 778 | 31.7 806 | 32.6 827 | 33.3 846 | 34.1 866 | 35.2 895 |
| Stem Length | 2.8 70 | 3.1 70 or 80 | 3.1 70 or 80 | 3.9 100 or 120 | 3.9 100 or 120 | 4.7 120 | 4.7 120 | 4.7 120 |
| Stem Angle | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 6° |
| Handlebar Width | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 16.5 420 | 17.3 440 | 17.3 440 | 18.1 460 | 18.1 460 |
| Crank Length | 6.5 165 | 6.7 170 | 6.7 170 | 6.9 175 | 6.9 175 | 6.9 175 | 6.9 175 | 6.9 175 |
| Fork Length | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 | 15.7 400 |
| Fork Rake | 2.0 50 | 2.0 50 | 2.0 50 | 2.0 50 | 1.6 40 | 1.6 40 | 1.6 40 | 1.6 40 |
- Frame Construction
4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated
- Fork Construction
4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, ED coated
- Rear Dropout Configuration
Vertical
- Rear Hub Spacing
12 x 142mm (Surly axle included)
10 x 135mm with Surly 10/12 Adapter Washers (not included)
- Front Hub Spacing
12 x 100mm (Surly axle included)
- Rear Brake
Disc - Flat Mount (160mm max rotor) – 25mm thick mount / 32mm bolt length
- Front Brake
Disc - Flat Mount (160mm max rotor) – Use Brake Manufacturer's Front Flat Mount Adapter and Supplied Bolts
- Head Tube
Ø44mm
- Steerer Tube
Ø28.6mm (1-1/8")
- Crown Race
Ø30mm (1-1/8")
- Stock Headset Upper (S.H.I.S.)
ZS44/28.6
- Stock Headset Lower (S.H.I.S.)
EC44/30
- Seat Collar
Ø30mm
- Seatpost
Ø27.2mm
- Front Derailleur (Clamp)
Bottom-pull (Ø28.6mm)
- Max Chainring (CL)[3]
1x (Road): 44T
2x (Road): 34/50T
3x (Road): 30/39/50T
- Bottom Bracket
68mm threaded (1.37" x 24TPI)
- Tire Clearance Frame [1]/[2]
27.5 x 2.35" (w/o fenders)
700c x 42mm (w/o fenders)
650b x 50 (w/ fenders)
700c x 38mm (w/ fenders)
- Tire Clearance Fork [1]
27.5 x 2.35" (w/o fenders)
700c x 42mm (w/o fenders)
650b x 50 (w/ fenders) 700c x 38mm (w/ fenders)
- Rigid Fork Spec
400 x 50mm (40 - 54cm)
400 x 40mm (56 - 64cm)
- Max Suspension Fork Length [4]
N/A
- Bottle Mounts Frame
3 Standard
- Bottle Mounts Fork
N/A
- Rack Mounts Frame
Yes (upper and lower threaded)
- Rack Mounts Fork
Yes (upper, lower, and mid-blade threaded)
- Fender Mounts Frame
Yes
- Fender Mounts Fork
Yes
- Other Features
Downtube mounted shifter bosses (cable housing stops not included with frameset)
[1] Different tire and rim combinations will result in different clearances.
[2] Depending on drivetrain configuration, tire clearance may be limited by the chain and not frame.
[3] Listed chainring clearance is worst case scenario. Clearances vary widely depending on components and configurations.
[4] Suspension fork length listed at full extension (not at sag)
FAQ & Reviews
Support
Downloads
- Midnight Special Frame Sheet
[pdf] - 1.5MB - Midnight Special Fork Instructions
[pdf] - 1.2MB - Surly Bike Sizing Chart
[pdf] - 308KB - Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)
[pdf] - 1.2MB
Frame Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY
This Surly product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of retail purchase of the product, subject to the limitations detailed below. Save your dated receipt for proof of purchase.
This warranty does NOT cover the following:
- Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance or lack of skill, competence or experience of the user or assembler
- Products that have been modified, neglected, used in competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused, involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
- Installation of components, parts or accessories not originally intended for or compatible with bicycle as sold
- Damage or deterioration to the paint, surface finish, aesthetics or appearance of the product
- Normal wear and tear
- Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the product within the bicycle assembly
This limited warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product, at the option of Surly, and is the sole remedy of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Surly product and is not transferrable. This warranty applies only to products purchased through an authorized dealer or distributor. In no event shall Surly be liable for any loss, inconvenience or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied warranty or condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise with respect to our products except as set forth herein.
This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights and other rights may vary from place to place. This limited warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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