Velopedia Bicycle Archive

Surly Midnight Special 700c

Cyclocross/Gravel bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Model year: Not published by manufacturer
Original MSRP: $2,499.00
Sizes: 40cm; 46cm; 50cm; 54cm; 56cm; 58cm; 60cm
Colors: Hi-Viz Black
Weight: 26 lb 13 oz, size 56cm
Geometry: 7 manufacturer sizes
Archive ID: 900000352
Catalog verified: August 12, 2026

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Frameset

Frame Construction	Surly Midnight Special 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coated
Frame Material	Steel
Fork	Surly Midnight Special 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, TIG welded, brazed lugs, ED coated
Fork Material	Steel

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano R7120
Front Derailleur	Shimano R7100 105
Rear Derailleur	Shimano R7100 105
Crankset	Shimano RS520, 50-34T
Bottom Bracket	Shimano RS501
Cassette	Shimano R7101, 11-34t, 12-spd
Chain	KMC X12

Brakes

Brakes	Brake Calipers: Shimano R7170; Brake Levers: Shimano R7120; Rotors: Shimano RT26, 160/160, 6-Bolt

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Cane Creek 40
Handlebar	Salsa Cowbell
Stem	Promax DA-296
Saddle	WTB Volt Medium
Seatpost	Promax 27.2 x 300 (offset on 54-64cm)

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	(F) Novatec 12 x 100mm thru-axle, 32h / (R) Novatec 12 x 142mm thru-axle, 32h
Rims	Alex Adventurer 2, 700c, 32h
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion 14G
Front Tire	Teravail Rampart 700 x 38 Light and Supple - OR - Teravail Rampart 700 x 35 Durable
Rear Tire	Teravail Rampart 700 x 38 Light and Supple - OR - Teravail Rampart 700 x 35 Durable
Wheel Size	650B; 700C

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

7 sizes · 16 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

Measurement	40cm	46cm	50cm	54cm	56cm	58cm	60cm
Seat tube	400 mm	460 mm	500 mm	540 mm	560 mm	580 mm	600 mm
Effective top tube	500 mm	520 mm	540 mm	555 mm	570 mm	585 mm	605 mm
Head tube	95 mm	100 mm	110 mm	125 mm	140 mm	160 mm	180 mm
Head-tube angle	71°	71.5°	72°	72.5°	73°	73°	73.5°
Seat-tube angle	75.5°	74°	73.5°	73.5°	73°	73°	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm	425 mm
Wheelbase	993 mm	994 mm	1007 mm	1018 mm	1012 mm	1027 mm	1036 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	70 mm	70 mm	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm	65 mm
Reach	363 mm	366 mm	379 mm	389 mm	393 mm	402 mm	409 mm
Stack	531 mm	538 mm	544 mm	560 mm	580 mm	599 mm	620 mm
Standover height	720 mm	751 mm	778 mm	806 mm	827 mm	846 mm	866 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	50 mm	40 mm	40 mm	40 mm
Fork length / axle-to-crown	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm
Crank length	165 mm	170 mm	170 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm	175 mm
Stem length	70 mm	80 mm	80 mm	100 mm	100 mm	120 mm	120 mm
Handlebar width	400 mm	400 mm	400 mm	420 mm	440 mm	440 mm	460 mm

Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.