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Why the Midnight Special is BETTER than the Surly Straggler

Codey Orgill / September 19, 2023

Updated: 18th March 2025 The Surly gravel bike battle! Which bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what the difference is between…

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