Cyclocross - MEC a level entry cross bike?

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fungirl

11-18-09, 10:16 AM

I have a MTB now but I would love to go faaaaster! In three months I am planning to buy a road bike OR a cross bike. I love variety of road, gravel travels but I also consider to join a womens racing club. I saw this MEC cross bike for $ 990 CAD. Would that be a good choice?
http://http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442630195&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886469&bmUID=1258560832515 (http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442630195&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302886469&bmUID=1258560832515)

klam

11-18-09, 10:59 AM

Sure, why not. Keep in mind its entry level. The MEC brand is new so not many reviews on those bikes as of yet. Component wise, it definitely is entry level, but not a bad package price considering.

bbllaakke

11-18-09, 11:05 AM

You'd be much better off with a bike from bikes direct.

A good choice for your price range would be this:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/cyclo.htm

It's two times the bike as the one you posted and it looks a lot better.

Cyclocross bikes are very versatile and can be ridden on all of the terrain you described. I ride longer road rides, singletrack, race CX, and tour on my cyclocross bike.

wunderkind

11-18-09, 01:22 PM

The poster is referring to a Canadian retailer. Sadly bicycle pricing in Canada is like cars when compared to our friends down south. Overpriced! So for the price, that MEC bike is quite good comparably.