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subdermis2000
11-04-09, 11:36 AM
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886456&bmUID=1257359530713

MisterK
11-04-09, 03:18 PM
that chinook looks badass
Bain19
11-05-09, 11:48 PM
i sent them an email about this .... its november .... who plans these things ?!

subdermis2000
11-06-09, 02:28 PM
i sent them an email about this .... its november .... who plans these things ?!

I was thinking the same thing. 10/10 for the idea, minus several million for the timing
Elle Zed
11-08-09, 12:51 PM
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/mountain-equipment-co-op-raises-ire-of-bicycle-industry/article1350204/
cooker
11-08-09, 01:40 PM
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886456&bmUID=1257359530713

Thanks for the heads up.
subdermis2000
11-11-09, 10:48 PM
Last week I had a look at the bikes that are on display here in Winnipeg. Nice looking stuff. The Col intrigues me. I recommend that people at least stop by their local MEC and take a look.
Sixty Fiver
11-11-09, 10:58 PM
Our MEC will not be carrying bicycles due to their status as a B store... :(

Our local bike shops will be :) about this for sure... especially the bike shop a mere block down the street.
cooker
11-12-09, 03:27 PM
Too bad there's no steel... :(
mcleodja
11-15-09, 01:26 PM
didn't really care for their selection of bikes here in Winnipeg, seems just like another bike shop. I was hoping their bikes would be more commuter/utility centered.
subdermis2000
11-15-09, 10:57 PM
didn't really care for their selection of bikes here in Winnipeg, seems just like another bike shop. I was hoping their bikes would be more commuter/utility centered.

did you have a look at the Desire? http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442630201&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886468&bmUID=1258350929798
subdermis2000
11-16-09, 01:35 PM
Here's a comparison of the MEC Col with a few "comparable" Trek and Specialized models at a LBS. I'm not sure but I think the Col beats out the compared bikes on bang for your buck. Lots of 105 or better in the Col.
wunderkind
11-16-09, 05:14 PM
I think I read somewhere that MEC bikes are made by Giant. Then again these days, most bike frames are sourced from Giant anyway.