The Midnight Special is a steel road-plus frameset for rough tarmac, gravel detours and long days exploring. Choose a 650b or 700c wheel build, with clearance for comfortable, high-volume tyres and mounts for racks and mudguards.
Includes the matching chromoly frame and fork, Surly axles and a 30mm seatpost clamp. Build components are sold separately.
| Frame | 4130 Chromoly Natch tubing; double-butted main triangle, TIG welded and E.D. coated |
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| Fork | 4130 chromoly; TIG welded, brazed lugs and E.D. coated |
| Fork dimensions | 400mm axle-to-crown; 50mm offset on 54cm, 40mm on 56cm and 58cm |
| Tyre clearance without mudguards | 27.5 × 2.35 inches or 700c × 42mm |
| Tyre clearance with mudguards | 650b × 50mm or 700c × 38mm |
| Axles | Front 12 × 100mm; rear 12 × 142mm. Rear 10 × 135mm requires separate Surly 10/12 adapter washers |
| Brakes | Flat-mount 140; 160mm maximum rotors; 25mm rear mount thickness |
| Headset / steerer | ZS44/28.6 upper, EC44/30 lower; straight 1⅛ inch steerer |
| Seatpost / clamp | 27.2mm / 30mm; not dropper compatible |
| Bottom bracket | 68mm threaded, 1.37 × 24 TPI |
| Maximum chainrings | 1×: 44T; 2×: 34/50T; 3×: 30/39/50T |
| Mounts | Bottle, rack and front/rear mudguard mounts; downtube shifter bosses. Cable housing stops not included |
Non-electric bikes and framesets are packed securely for delivery. Depending on availability, your order may be dispatched from Bicycle Junction or our supplier. Supplier stock is not necessarily held in our shop.
Delivery rates in NZD:
To confirm availability or delivery timing, get in touch:
shop@bicyclejunction.co.nz | 04 385 2362
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