Thats right, you read it correctly. Minnesotas Surly Bicycles wants you to up your daily fiber as they join the masses, and spec some carbon bits on the new 700c Black Cherry Fizz Midnight Special. Dont worry, if you prefer your Midnight Special with a steel fork and trusty aluminum hoops, come this Spring you can get that if you want. But, more on that at a later date.(Photos / Surly Bikes)We all know that Surlys been flyin the steel and steel only flag for jeez, almost 30 years now? But now theyre saying that just because steel is real, doesnt mean everything else is fake. I mean, thats always been the consensus among most cyclists, and I tend to agree. I dont think Surly has lost its core values and given in to the mindset that if you cant beat em, join em by adding some carbon fiber to the Midnight Special. Maybe some of the benefits of using carbon fiber bits on your bike are too compelling to continue to ignore. Anywho lets take a look.Black Cherry Fizz Midnight SpecialThe Black Cherry Fizz Midnight Special is the first bike in Surlys existence that has sported a carbon fiber fork and rims. And really, the Midnight Special is the best bike for the addition of a carbon fork and rims. The bike has always been marketed as a bike that was part hustle and part muscle. In Surlys words, a road bike that feels spirited on fresh pavement yet transitions smoothly into the seedy underbelly of road riding, where the asphalt crumbles away, and potholes threaten to throw you off-balance.Carbon fiber has an inherent ability to absorb road and trail chatter. Not to mention the materials crazy strength-to-weight ratio. You blend that crazy lightweight with less road and trail vibration, and you get more comfort and more speed while in the saddle.Tire clearance for weeks!The Surly Midnight Special uses Surlys tig-welded chromoly steel, Natch tubing, with a double-butted main triangle. The fork is the Salsa Waxwing carbon fork with an aluminum 1 1/8 steerer. It also sports a 402mm axle-to-crown measurement. It is specd with a Shimano 105 R7120 front and rear derailleur, as well as 105 50x34t double cranks, 105 shifter/brake levers, and 105 brake calipers. The cassette is a Shimano 105 R7101, 11-34t, 12-speed. Front and rear tires are the Teravail Rampart in 700c x 35mm, tubeless ready with sealant included. The Midnight Specials carbon rims are the new Teravail Circos. They are 700c, with a 25mm internal width and 24h front, and 28h rear. The front and rear hubs are DT Swiss 350 12100 thru-axle front and 12142 thru-axle rear.Claimed full bike weight for a 56cm is: 24lb 1oz. Midnight Special Geo*Measurements based on a 700c x 35 tire with an outside diameter of 695mm. Standover is measured from the top of the TT at the center.Size40cm46cm50cm54cm56cm58cm60cm64cmA. Effective Top Tube501.0521.0541.0556.0570.0585.0605.0625.0B. Stand Over706.0748.0779.0809.0830.0849.0868.0900.0C. Reach360.0363.0376.0386.0392.0402.0409.0421.0D. Stack533.0539.0546.0562.0581.0600.0621.0642.0E. Total Seat Tube Length400.0460.0500.0540.0560.0580.0600.0640.0F. Headtube Length95.0100.0110.0125.0140.0160.0180.0200.0G. Headtube Angle70.771.271.772.273.073.073.573.9H. Seat Tube Angle75.273.773.273.273.073.072.572.4I. BB Drop68.068.063.063.065.065.065.065.0J. BB Height280.0280.0285.0285.0283.0283.0283.0283.0K. Chainstay Length425.0425.0425.0425.0425.0425.0425.0425.0L. Fork Length Axle to Crown402.0402.0402.0402.0402.0402.0402.0402.0M. Fork Offset50.050.050.050.050.050.050.050.0N. Wheelbase996.0996.01009.01019.01022.01037.01046.01060.0Crank Arm Length165.0165.0170.0170.0170.0175.0175.0175.0Handlebar Width400.0400.0420.0440.0440.0460.0460.0460.0Recommended Rider Height147.0158.0155.0165.0163.0173.0168.0178.0173.0183.0178.0188.0185.0196.0193.0203.0Stem Length70.080.080.0100.0100.0120.0120.0120.0Frame & Fork ClearanceFrame clearance:27.5 x 2.35 (w/o fenders)700c x 42mm (w/o fenders)650b x 50 (w/ fenders)700c x 38mm (w/ fenders)Fork clearance:27.5 x 2.35 (w/o fenders)700c x 42mm (w/o fenders)650b x 50 (w/ fenders)700c x 38mm (w/ fenders)Retail & Frame DetailRetail: $Frame Construction: 4130 Chromoly, Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, TIG welded, ED coatedFork Construction: Carbon fiberSuspension Fork Length (Travel): N/ARigid Fork Length: 402 x 50mmAxle to Crown: 402mmRear Spacing: 12 x 142mm (Surly axle included)10 x 135mm with Surly 10/12 Adapter Washers (not included)Rear Brake (Rotor): Flat-mount 140 (160mm max rotor), 25mm thick mountFront Brake (Rotor): Flat-mount 160 (160mm max rotor), 35mm thick mountHeadset Upper: ZS44/28.6Headset Lower: EC44Front Spacing: 12 x 100mmFront Axle Size: M12 x 120mm, TP=1.5, TL=12Steerer Tube: 28.6mm (1-1/8)Crown Race: Integrated SHIS 40, 36 angleSeatpost: 27.2mmDropper Post Compatible: NoSeatpost Clamp: 30mmFront Derailleur Type: Bottom-pull (28.6mm)Bottom Bracket: 68mm threaded (1.37 x 24TPI)Crankset (Max Ring)1x (Road): 44T2x (Road): 34/50T3x (Road): 30/39/50TAccessory Mounts: Downtube-mounted shifter bosses (cable housing stops not included with frameset)Bottle Mounts: 3 StandardFork Mounts: Two sets of Three-Pack Mounts. Rack mounts: low-riderFront Fender Mounts: YesRear Fender Mounts: YesCheck out more details at the Surly HQ by hitting the link below. SurlyBikes.comThe post Hell Freezes Over as Surly Midnight Special Gets Carbon Fork and Rims appeared first on Bikerumor.