Surly Midnight Special 700c - Fool's Gold

Archived: Surly Midnight Special 700c - Fool's Gold · Cyclocross/Gravel · Published sizes: 40cm, 46cm, 50cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 64cm

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

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

• Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: 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

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

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

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.
• Before riding, test every installed brake separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without its control reaching the end of its usable travel.

Archived: Wheel size: 650B; 700C · Rims: Alex Adventurer 2, 700c, 32h · Hubs: (F) Novatec 12 x 100mm thru-axle, 32h / (R) Novatec 12 x 142mm thru-axle, 32h · Front tire: Teravail Rampart 700 x 38 Light and Supple · Rear tire: Teravail Rampart 700 x 38 Light and Supple

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

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

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.