RC429: THE UNICORN

The ultimate all rounder. The RC429 isn't a one-trick pony, it's a Unicorn that will ride-it-all, 3 bikes in one and a plus one that will steel your heart.

  • 29"HARDTAIL
  • REYNOLDS 853 STEEL
  • 100-130MM TRAVEL
  • HANDMADE IN EUROPE
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The new RC429 is a North Yorkshire-bred down country steel hardtail. It's the rowdy sibling to our RC529 harcore hardtail. Designed to redefine what's possible within the short travel hardtail genre. 

Hitting a sweet spot for general trail riding or bike-packing this is the ultimate do-it-all bike you've been looking for, it's roots are hardtail and your life-long partner for travelling far and wide.

The sport of offroad riding continually progressess and our bikes evolve accordingly. Whether or not you want to take the easy way or the hard way the RC429 is designed to meet these modern demands. Although you could put frame, handlebar and saddle bags on any kind of bike, the RC429 is purpose built and we've incorporated design elements that make that whole bikepacking experience much better.

Aswell as allowing you to reignite your spirit for adventure the RC429 is also designed to fuel a fast-paced XC power hour, ride through any landscape of your choice or tuck in on the drop bars on a gravel fireroad, this is a bike that's ready to rise to any occasion and get you away from it all.

The RC429 is your partner for the long haul.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Technology for the adventure of a lifetime.

We worked by drawing on the best of our knowledge & experience in terms of ergonomics, innovative, high performance and electronics. And we developed a new specific chassis for off-road adventure.

RC429 is functional, a 'sport tool', competent, technologically advanced and effective like all Pace designs.

WHEELSIZEBOTTOM BRACKETSEAT CLAMPSEAT POST
29" or 29"x27.5". Boosted73mm x 40 dia. Std BSA threaded
34.9mm30.9mm
HEADSET SIZEAXLE LENGTHDROPOUTSMOUNTS
Upper - ZS44 - Integral
Lower - EC44. External Traditional
180x12x1SRAM UDHPost Mount E44
ROTOR SIZETYRE CLEARANCECHAINLINEFORK
180 rear. Rigid fork its 180
On suspension fork it can be your choice 
29" - 6.5mm minimum on a 2.6" tyre55mm100mm-130mm travel (510/530) 520mm/42mm offset.
COLOURGEARING & WIRINGSIZESWEIGHT
Moss Grey, Sid Blue, Rioja redInternal dropper routing + Dynamo lighting. Remaining wiring is externalMedium, large, XLS -2.60, M- 2.65, L-2.70, XL-2.75KG
CRANKSET
HOPE - BOOSTED CHAINRING
EVO WIDE CRANKSET HCEN73W
AXLE SPACERS 2 X 2.75MM HC108-29N.
55MM CHAINLINE 
SHIMANO -
DEORE XT
FC-M8120-1
BOOSTED
SRAM
GX/XD
GIVES 55MM CHAINLINE
BOOSTED
FRAME MOUNTSTOP UNDERSIDESIDE
Down tube3
3
Top tube2


Seat tube
2
Chain stay bridge


1
Seat stay
2
Seat stay bridge


1
Dropout mount4
SIZE CHART
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEEXTRA LARGE
5'1" - 5'5"5'5" - 5'9"5'9" - 6'0"6'0" - 6'4"
GEOMETRY
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GEOMETRYSECTIONSMALLMEDIUMLARGEXL
ASEAT TUBE LENGTH390420450480
BTOP TUBE LENGTH (EFFECTIVE HORIZONTAL)598618639662
CREACH - w/120mm fork sagged437455475496
C.1REACH - w/130mm fork sagged435453473494
C.2REACH - w/rigid fork439457477498
DSTACK - w/120mm fork sagged624629633638
D.1STACK - w/130mm fork sagged634639643648
D.2STACK - w/rigid fork618623627632
EHEAD TUBE LENGTH 100105110115
FSEAT TUBE ANGLE - w/120mm fork sagged75.575.575.575.5
F.1SEAT TUBE ANGLE - w/130mm fork sagged75757575
F.2SEAT TUBE ANGLE - w/rigid fork76.576.576.576.5
GHEAD TUBE ANGLE - w/120mm fork sagged65.565.565.565.5
G.1HEAD TUBE ANGLE - w/130mm fork sagged65656565
G.2HEAD TUBE ANGLE - w/rigid fork66.566.566.566.5
HBOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT  308.5308.5308.5308.5
ICHAINSTAY LENGTH 440440440440
JFORK LENGTH - w/120mm fork sagged 514 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH514 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH514 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH514 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH
J.1FORK LENGTH - w/130mm fork sagged 525525525525
J.2FORK LENGTH - w/rigid fork 510510510510
KFORK OFFSET42/44MM42/44MM42/44MM42/44MM
LWHEELBASE1172119312151237
MBOTTOM BRACKET DROP - 120mm fork70707070
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Steel Is Real

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"853 steel is Reynolds’ premium grade of ferrous steel. Renowned for producing light, stiff, yet supple frames, 853 is the frame builder’s choice when only the best will do.
Available in a range of lengths up to 850mm, diameters up to 44.2mm and a wide range of butt profiles 853 finds a home in the rowdiest of mountain bikes and the most responsive of road and gravel bikes.

853 is an air-hardening steel. The benefits of this are particularly noticeable in the weld area, where, unlike conventional steel alloys, strength can actually increase after cooling in air immediately after welding. 853 is heat-treated to give high strength and damage resistance, and the steel properties allow thin walls to be used so that lower-weight but fatigue-resistant structures can be made.

Why Reynolds 853 steel works:

UTS: 1250-1400 MPa, density 7.78 gm/ccThe chemistry includes carbon, manganese, chrome, molybdenum, silicon, and copper.
The interaction between the alloys results in a fine grain structure that forms with air-cooling without the traditional “quenching” (fast cooling in water or oil) process. High strength from bainitic phase steel after a series of cold-working operations.
Additionally, heat treatment to the 853 specification raises the yield strength for the entire tube, increasing dent and impact resistance.
Reynolds has two specific variations in 853 steel:a) ProTeam: the thinnest wall tubes made for road bikesb) DZB: for Double Zone butted tubes, which are particularly suitable for ATB and 29er frames.
This helps reduce or eliminate the gussets normally required to pass the stringent EN fatigue testing standards."

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FINISH / COLOURS

Colours - Moss Grey, Sid Blue and Rioja Red. Black decals, all under a clear gloss lacquer. (Ral: 7003, 5010, 3003)

Anti-Corrosion protection applied before going to paint.

Decals are applied to the highest quality under a hard wearing clear lacquer.

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REDEFINING SHORT TRAVEL
TRAIL -T PACK

Squeezing every ounce of performance out of a short travel trail bike was our brief- no compromises on spec’, speed and stability and certainly no shortage of attitude and fun. Combining low and slack geometry with short travel is a revelation and breaks down the boundaries between what’s expected from a short travel bike and what actually can be achieved.

RC429 with burlier trail bike T-Pack- One of the many variations of the new RC429...

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EXTREME GRAVEL
- GPACK

When the gravel runs out and the tech begins the RC429 comes into its own…not a gravel bike but a specialist off-road/travel/bikepacking tool that’s as happy cranking in the miles as it is flicking through the singletrack. Through careful design the cockpit on this dropbar rig mimics that of a modern gravel bike but underneath you the geometry stretches and slackens making it far more capable and confidence inspiring.
With its GRX transmission paired to custom made Hope wheels and crank the 429 ups the speed and stability whether in carbon rigid or short travel MTB suspension spec’.

RC429 with custom Gravel/MTB G-Pack- One of the many variations of the new RC429...

DOWNCOUNTRY ADVENTURE DEMON
- DPACK

Our interpretation of a downcountry bike- fast and fun downcountry- but when you’re out on your adventures confidently handles more rad terrainThe geometry and design of the RC429 allows you to do just that in a short travel design envelope. We wanted an XC feel, but we didn't want to step back in time to old school geometry just for that XC feel…XC has changed and we wanted to reap the benefits of a modern progressive geometry.RC429 with lightweight short travel D-Pack- One of the many variations of the new RC429....

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CONFIGURATION

Choose the perfect Pace and have fun configuring it according to your riding style. Click on the model you prefer and customise it immediately. Click below to order or call us on +441751477737 / Email sophie@pacecycles.com. Bikes are available worldwide, with 24 hour delivery to UK. 

We offer many different variations of builds which have been tried and tested by us here at Pace, all specifications have been chosen to suit the riding style of the RC429. However, just about everything with your build can be customised to help personalise your RC429. From choosing your own custom fork options to different hub colours - We want to make sure your bike is suited to exactly what you love, if you've got some of your favourite wheels hanging up in your shed, or the comfiest saddle you've ever sat on - send us them to fit. 

All the bikes and frames are assembled right here in the UK by us so we can do anything to create your dream ride. You can customise your bike by adding notes into the checkout or contact us directly if you want to add anything to your order.

Pricing and shipping will automatically update for you. If you can't see an option you'd like on the order form, get in touch.

Please note, medium and extra large re-stocking in October if your colour way is out of stock. Please get intouch to confirm delivery dates.   

FRAMESET:

£969. 

Delivery - Medium and large In stock.
XL are arriving in October 2024.
Next batch is due in October for those colour ways and sizes already sold out (Moss grey)
Please use discount code: 50%deposit at checkout to just pay 50% now to secure your order. 

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FrameSeatclampAxle
RC429 framesetHope Bolt Type 34.9
with your
colour choice
Burgtec or DT Swiss

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DESIGN DETAILS

Slack/progressive geometry

Just because you want to ride a short travel bike shouldn’t mean you have to compromise the ride with old skool XC geometry- we blend short travel with progressive slack geometry for confidence in the steeps and at speed

100-130mm travel

When you’re out for an adventure just the right amount of travel keeps the bike taught for the journey… and fun when you’ve pitched the tent and want an evening ride on some mountain gnarl

Flat bar/Drop bar compatible

Our progressive geometry blend gives you room for manoeuvre in flat bar mode but with slightly longer stem and dropbars gives you the same cockpit as a gravel bike- boom!

Suspension/rigid fork compatible

Spec your 429 with 130 travel and you can harry your mates on their heavy enduro rigs- or spec it with our rigid adventure fork with MTB geo and clearances for an ultra light and reactive ride

29" boosted wheels

Boost gives you a stronger and more rigid wheelset and we've given the RC429 better tyre clearances- which is just what you need whether you’re bikepacking or trail hacking

Reynolds 853 steel

Quite simply the best- we've combined Reynolds 853 with Pace chromoly steel for strength, durability and that subtle flex all in one elegant tubeset…alloy and carbon eat your heart out

Designed and tested in North - Yorkshire, Made in Europe

We’re in our thirty seventh year of designing hardtails and first worked with our European factory twenty eight years ago… be reassured our experience and heritage counts for everything

Wide range of mounting options throughout frame and fork

Fourteen mounting points throughout the frame (20 including the carbon rigid fork) provide all the mounting options you’ll need whether you’re off on the Silk Road or out for weekend hike

UDH T-Type compatible

We’ve incorporated this design so you have peace of mind that wherever in the world your RC429 takes you the chances are that the Bolivian or Icelandic bike shop you’ve rocked up to stocks a spare Universal Derailleur Hanger no matter what rear mech your running

FAQ

Why choose Pace?
Every model is designed with passion for that timeless, classic ride

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

£15 to any UK address on a 24 hour delivery. 

We ship Worldwide, just get intouch for a quote as all countries vary.
 

SAME PEOPLE SINCE 1987

Adrian is the founder of Pace. He's still the same designer since 1987, if anyone knows how to design a bike, it's him. 

SUPPORT 7 DAYS A WEEK

All bikes and frames are assembled here in house by Josh. We can entirely custom build your order whilst offering excellent after sales and servicing support. 

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