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MEC bike shorts: we’ve come a long way
I clearly remember the first pair of cycling shorts I bought at MEC: it was around the time I started working at the co-op. I had grand ideas of commuting to work on a regular basis. Well, that didn’t...
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Evolution of MEC packs
This spring marks the launch of several redesigned MEC packs and not only are they looking mighty fine, they also have all sorts of awesome function-based improvements. For starters, we now have...
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Review of the Ghost Miss AMR 5900 women’s bike
One of the fun perks of working at MEC is gear testing. I’m not an official tester, but I have friends in high places (the Buying and Design Department) who let me try gear so I can tell members about...
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Trail Motion™ Pivot System
I recently wrote about the evolution of MEC packs where I alluded to the Trail Motion™ technology. I stopped by Mark Knight’s desk to ask a few questions and get some insider info. Here’s all the beta...
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Review: MEC Prolix Shorts and Charm Short-Sleeved Jersey
A few months ago, I was given a pair of black Prolix Shorts and a lilac Charm Jersey, and was asked to provide feedback. As an avid mountain biker who rides year-round in all sorts of conditions. I...
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Fall hiking: Be prepared for any weather
Frosty morning, photo by Nicolas Sirois I recently did an overnight hiking trip to Locomotive Mountain, just North of Pemberton and accessed via the Hurley Forest Service Road. Daytime felt like...
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Dare to Be Deep in the Laurentian Channel
This is the 10th post in our Dare to Be Deep series, which aims to raise awareness about some of the places MEC and CPAWS would like to see become federally-protected marine areas by the end of 2012....
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MEC Spark Jersey: The Perfect Gift for Dirt Divas
I recently got to test a cool weather cycling top, created by our internal cycling apparel designer extraordinaire. To sum things up, the Spark long sleeve jersey is a stylish piece that doesn’t...
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Ghost Bikes: The Inside Scoop on the 2013 Lineup
I recently sat down with Tim McDermott, our bike product manager, to find out what’s coming up for Ghost bikes in 2013. Whether you’re a roadie, an urban commuter, a mountain biker, or the proud...
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Getting Into Road Riding
Maybe you bike commute to work. Maybe you bike on trails. Basically, you just enjoy spending time on two wheels. If you’re curious about adding road riding to the mix but aren’t sure how to get...
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