MEC Nineteen Seventy-One Bicycle - Unisex
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Description
Explore the open road on two wheels. This multi-purpose bike can also be used for general city riding, cyclocross, or long-haul touring. Named for the year the MEC was founded, the Nineteen Seventy One exemplifies our purpose – to inspire people to get outside. A tough-as-nails aluminum frame with classic stable geometry is at home trekking across Canada or noodling in the bike lane. Generous tire clearance, disc brakes and wide gear range means it won't disappoint when pushing it at your local cross race. No fuss Sora shifters mated to Sora deraileurs get the job done. Its simple kit makes it easy to work on and maintain, and as any touring bike should, it features all attachment points for racks, fenders and whatever else is required.
- 7000-series aluminum frame is lightweight and strong enough to withstand a wide range of riding conditions.
- Aluminum fork is lightweight and super tough.
- Long wheelbase and relaxed frame geometry provide a stable, predictable ride.
- Shimano Sora shifters/deraileurs linked to 50-39-30T crank and 12-30T cassette offer a gear range for all terrain.
- Mechanical disc brakes are powerful and reliable in all conditions.
- Threaded fittings make it easy to attach racks, fenders, and water bottles.
- Tire clearance easily accommodates big volume tires and fenders.
- 700C rims mated to Deore disc hubs.
- MEC bikes are covered by MEC's Rocksolid Guarantee and Bike Service Agreement. You can bring your bike to any MEC bike shop for free adjustments and minor maintenance for a year after purchase.
- MEC bikes are designed in Canada. Everything from the frames to the graphics was developed at the MEC Head Office in Vancouver, BC.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
Ideal for |
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Frame | MEC tapered 7005 aluminum |
Fork | Butted aluminum |
Stem | FSA Omega 31.8mm +/- 6º |
Seatpost | FSA SL-280 |
Headset | FSA NO. 23/CC Integrated |
Handlebars | FSA Omega Compact 31.8mm |
Grips/tape | Cork Gel |
Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes are more powerful than rim brakes, but less powerful than hydraulic brakes. |
TRP Spyre (mechanical disc) |
Brake levers | Shimano Sora |
Shifters | Shimano Sora |
Derailleur (front) | Shimano Sora |
Derailleur (rear) | Shimano Sora |
Crank + rings | FSA Omega 50-39-30T |
Bottom bracket | FSA Mega Exo |
Pedals | Sold separately |
Hub (front) | Shimano FH-M525 |
Hub (rear)
The hub affects a bike’s rolling efficiency. Internally geared hubs require significantly less maintenance. |
Shimano HB-M525 |
Cassette
Cassettes with a smaller range allow you to go faster; a bigger range makes climbing hills easier. |
Shimano Tiagra 9-speed 12-30T |
Chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Spokes | DT Champion |
Rims | Alex MD19 |
Tires | Clement X'Plor USH 700 x 35 |
Saddle | Selle Royal Shadow |
Made in | Taiwan |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
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Rider height Rider height | 148-155cm | 152-162cm | 160-170cm | 168-177cm | 175-185cm | 183-193cm |
Seat tube: centre to centre (A) Seat tube: centre to centre (A) | 390 mm | 420 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm |
Seat tube: centre to top (B) Seat tube: centre to top (B) | 435 mm | 465 mm | 495 mm | 525 mm | 555 mm | 585 mm |
Top tube horizontal (C) Top tube horizontal (C) | 500 mm | 520 mm | 535 mm | 555 mm | 570 mm | 595 mm |
Head tube length (E) Head tube length (E) | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 73 mm |
Seat tube angle (F) Seat tube angle (F) | 74.5 º | 74.5 º | 74 º | 73.5 º | 73 º | 72.5 º |
Head tube angle (G) Head tube angle (G) | 70 º | 70 º | 71 º | 72 º | 72.5 º | 190 º |
Chain stay (H) Chain stay (H) | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
Wheelbase (I) Wheelbase (I) | 994 mm | 1015 mm | 1017 mm | 1023 mm | 1027 mm | 1041 mm |
Standover (J)
Standover (J)
Distance from the ground surface to the top of the top tube. Measured at the mid-point of the top tube, or where the rider would be standing when straddling the bike. This measurement should be 2-3cm shorter than your inseam. |
714 mm | 726 mm | 746 mm | 770 mm | 792 mm | 817 mm |
Bottom bracket drop (K) Bottom bracket drop (K) | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
Stack height (M) Stack height (M) | 518mm | 527mm | 545mm | 568mm | 588mm | 614mm |
Reach (N) Reach (N) | 356mm | 374mm | 379mm | 387mm | 390mm | 401mm |
Fork rake Fork rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
Axel to crown Axel to crown | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm |
Front centre Front centre | 573 mm | 594 mm | 596 mm | 601 mm | 606 mm | 620 mm |
Bar width Bar width | 380 mm | 400 mm | 400 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
Stem length Stem length | 80 mm | 80 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm |
Crank length Crank length | 165 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 172.5 mm | 175 mm | 175 mm |
How to measure

- Standover (J)
- Distance from the ground surface to the top of the top tube. Measured at the mid-point of the top tube, or where the rider would be standing when straddling the bike. This measurement should be 2-3cm shorter than your inseam.