Surly Midnight Special Black Steel Road Bike Frame w/650b Wheels
Original price was: $799.00.$194.60Current price is: $194.60.
Description
Surly Midnight Special: Your Pavement-Punishing Endurance Machine
Conquer crumbling city streets and venture beyond with the Midnight Special—a meticulously crafted endurance frame designed for riders who demand both speed and sanity on demanding surfaces. Engineered around versatile 650b road-plus tires (or 700c options), this steel warrior transforms potholes, gravel patches, and cracked pavement into smooth sailing. Experience remarkable vibration damping and impact absorption for all-day comfort, whether you’re grinding through an urban commute or embarking on a spontaneous gravel detour during your weekend century ride.
Built Tough for the Long Haul:
Unshakeable Foundation: Features a 100% Surly 4130 CroMoly steel frame (double-butted main triangle) paired with a robust 1-1/8″ threadless CroMoly fork – delivering legendary durability and a fatigue-reducing, confidence-inspiring ride quality unmatched by aluminum.
* Adventure-Ready Versatility: Load up effortlessly with integrated rack + fender mounts and triple water bottle cage bosses—perfect for bikepacking essentials or daily cargo needs.
* Modern Stopping Power: Flat-mount disc brakes ensure reliable, consistent braking performance in all weather conditions.
* Optimized Control:* The 44mm head tube provides precise steering geometry for stability at speed and agility on mixed terrain.
Unmatched Tire Flexibility:
| Riding Scenario | Recommended Tire Size (650b) | Recommended Tire Size (700c) |
|---|---|---|
| Max Cushion / Gravel Focus | 27.5 x 2.35″ (No Fenders) | N/A |
| Speed + Mixed Surface | 650b x 50mm (With Fenders) | 700c x 42mm (No Fenders) |
| Fendered Road Efficiency | N/A | 700c x 38mm (With Fenders) |
Forget choosing between road speed and off-road capability. The Midnight Special is the ultimate long-distance companion for endurance cyclists, gravel explorers seeking comfort on rough backroads, and urban riders navigating potholed commutes. Its compliant steel construction devours road imperfections, letting you push farther with less fatigue—truly built for journeys where smooth pavement ends but your adventure doesn’t.
