Surly Midnight Special Gravel Bike Sram Edition A la Carte
Description
The Surly Midnight Special Custom Build combines the legendary comfort of a chromoly steel frame with the modern SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×13 groupset. This setup offers maximum simplicity, precise wireless shifting and sporty gravel performance. The lightweight Team 30 Disc TLR wheelset, the professional tubeless setup and the Schwalbe X-One R 700×35 tyres ensure speed, grip and reliability on asphalt, gravel and mixed terrain.
Colour : cherry fizz
Sizes : 46 cm , 50 cm , 54 cm , 56 cm , 58 cm , 60 cm , 64 cm
Size 58 - end of April/May
Delivery date : Further sizes are expected to be available in June/July. More precise dates will be sent later.
Specification
The entire specification can be changed or extended on request - this bike is customised according to customer requirements.
Frame & Fork
- Surly Midnight Special frameset made of chromoly steel, E.D.-coated
- Surly standard steel fork
Drivetrain & gears
- Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS XPLR E1, 13-speed, max. 46T
- Battery system: SRAM AXS battery + USB-C charger
- Shift/brake levers:
- Left: Rival AXS E1, Flat Mount, 950 mm cable
- Right: Rival AXS E1, flat mount, 1800 mm cable
- Crank: SRAM Rival XPLR E1, 175 mm, 42T
- Cassette: SRAM XG-1351 XPLR, 10-46T, 13-speed
- Chain: SRAM PC Rival AXS E1, 126 links
- Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BB30 Road Wide, 68 mm
Brakes
- Brake discs:
- Front: Paceline Rounded 160 mm, centre lock
- Rear: Paceline Rounded 160 mm, Centrelock
- Adapter:
- Flat mount front 0F/20F (for 160 mm)
- Flat mount rear 20F (for 160 mm)
Wheels & tyres
- Team 30 Disc TLR MY23 aluminium wheelset (Centerlock), tubeless-ready
- Professional tubeless setup incl. sealant
- Schwalbe X-One R 700×35 tyres front & rear
Cockpit & contact points
- Ergotec seat post Ø 27.2 mm
- Ritchey stem 75 mm
- Ritchey WCS Ergomax Gravel handlebars
- SQ-Lab saddle (model 612 recommended)
- High-quality handlebar tape (Ritchey)
Other components
- Hollowtech-II bottom bracket
- Ritchey headset
- High-quality small parts & tubeless valves
Surly Midnight Special - Custom Build
Customised build according to customer requirements.
With high-quality components from Ritchey, Ergotec and SQ-Lab, a customised gravel bike is created that perfectly combines comfort, stability and modern technology. Ideal for sporty riders looking for a durable, versatile and customised bike.
Comparison : GRX or XPLR
GRX Di2 2×12 vs. SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×13
- GRX Di2: maximum gear range, very quiet and precise shifting, ideal for tarmac, long tours and steep climbs.
- XPLR AXS 1×13: modern, wireless system, sportier feel, simple 1× drivetrain, perfect for gravel and mixed terrain.
