Surly Midnight Special Frame Set 2026

Stainless Teal (2026) | Road-Plus road bike for tarmac, gravel & rough surfaces

The Surly Midnight Special in Stainless Teal is a versatile Road-Plus bike that excels where classic road bikes reach their limits. Thanks to its high-volume tyres and comfort-oriented geometry, it handles poor-quality tarmac, potholes, coarse gravel and mixed surfaces with ease – fast, stable and comfortably cushioned.

The new Stainless Teal colour gives the robust CroMoly frame an elegant, modern look and makes the Midnight Special a real eye-catcher on any road.

Size: 58 (cherry fizz) in stock: Delivery in 3–6 days

Size: 650b/700c – 40cm, 46cm, 50cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 64cm

Colour: stainless teal
Current delivery date: October 2026 Pre-order

Colour: cherry fizz

Current delivery date: 50, 54, 56, 60, 64 – July 2027 Pre-order

Please enquire about the current delivery date for your size.

Specifications:

Tyre & wheel compatibility

Design size:

• 650b × 50 mm

Alternative sizes:

• 700c × 42 mm

Maximum tyre clearance (frame):

• 27.5 × 2.35" without mudguards

• 700c × 42 mm without mudguards

• 650b × 50 mm with mudguards

• 700c × 38 mm with mudguards

Maximum tyre clearance (fork):

• 27.5 × 2.35" without mudguards

• 700c × 42 mm without mudguards

• 650b × 50 mm with mudguards

• 700c × 38 mm with mudguards

Frame & Fork

Frame:

• 4130 chromoly, Surly Natch Tubing

• Double-butted main triangle

• TIG-welded

• ED-coated (corrosion protection)

Fork:

• 4130 chromoly, Natch tubing

• TIG-welded, brazed lugs

• ED-coated

• Rigid fork, length:

• 400 × 50 mm (sizes 40–54 cm)

• 400 × 40 mm (sizes 56–64 cm)

• Axle-to-crown: 400 mm

Axles & mounting widths

• Front: 12 × 100 mm (Surly thru-axle included)

• Rear: 12 × 142 mm (Surly thru-axle included)

• Optional: 10 × 135 mm with Surly 10/12 adapter washers (not included)

Brake standard

• Front: Flat-Mount 140 mm (max. 160 mm)

• Rear: Flat-Mount 140 mm (max. 160 mm), 25 mm thick mount

Headset & steerer tube

• Top tube: ZS44/28.6

• Bottom tube: EC44/30

• Steerer tube: 1 1/8" (Ø 28.6 mm)

• Crown race: Ø 30 mm

Seatpost & clamping

• Seatpost: Ø 27.2 mm

• Dropper post: not compatible

• Seat clamp: Ø 30 mm

Drivetrain & Bottom Bracket

• Front derailleur: bottom-pull, Ø 28.6 mm

• Bottom bracket: 68 mm BSA (1.37" × 24 TPI)

• Maximum chainring sizes:

• 1× Road: up to 44 teeth

• 2× Road: 34/50 teeth

• 3× Road: 30/39/50 teeth

Mounting points & accessories

• Shift cable bosses on the down tube (cable stops not included)

• 3 bottle cage positions

• Fork with:

• Luggage rack eyelets (top, bottom, mid-blade)

• Front and rear mudguard mounts

Complete Bike à la Carte

The Surly Midnight Special is a true Road-Plus bike for riders who don’t want to rely on perfect tarmac. It feels just as at home on rough, cracked road surfaces as it does on long gravel sections. The steel frame absorbs vibrations, smooths out potholes and ensures a smooth, controlled ride – that’s exactly what the Midnight Special was built for.

When you’re out on a road bike, you often just want to pop a few snacks in your bag and see where the road takes you. And that road is rarely just smooth tarmac. The Midnight Special loves varied terrain: from good roads to fine gravel right through to really rough surfaces. It rides comfortably, stably and surprisingly fast wherever you go.