Never have I owned or ridden a carbon fiber road bike, or an carbon fiber bike at all. But that is about to change...


A few weeks ago, a young man bought these from me for cheap...


At that time, just as he was leaving, he told me that he had just inherited two road bikes - a Devenci and an almost unridden MEC. He added that he one was too small and the other too fast (his words, not mine). Anyway, I expressed interest, should he ever want to sell one or both. He didn't appear to be interested. However...

Two weeks later, a Face Book message appears, indicating that he might want to trade the bike that fits him, the MEC, for something. What did I have to offer? I asked him to send me pictures of the bikes, but he only sent pictures of the MEC, indication that the other bike was smaller and he was keeping it for his wife. Anyway, I swapped this aluminum Garneau, also little used...


For my first ever carbon fiber road bike, a MEC Attack...


I have since, or even before, the trade, learned that the MEC brand sponsored considerable controversy. The controversy seemed to focus on unfair business practice/pricing. Does anyone know anything about this controversy? I don't suppose it really matters, the deal is done, got a carbon fiber and going for a ride on a glorious Fall, and windless, day in Northwestern Canada Yee haw!