RC429
- 29" XC / DOWNCOUNTRY / BIKE PACKING HARDTAIL
- REYNOLDS STEEL 853
- handmade in europe
- 1 00-1 30MM TRAVEL
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.
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.
All photos/video by Nick Hill ~ NM Design & Mick Kirkman
rc429 pricing
Choose the perfect Pace and have fun configuring it according to your riding style. Click on the model you prefer and customise it immediately, to do this click below to order, call us at +441751477737 or email sophie@pacecycles.com.
Bikes can be supplied worldwide, with 24-hour delivery to the UK. We offer many build variations which have been tried and tested here at Pace. All specifications have been chosen to suit the riding character of the RC429. However, just about everything in 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 new Pace is built exactly the way you love it. 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 at checkout or by contacting us directly if you want to add anything to your order..
RC429 SPECIFICATIONS
FAQ
DESIGN DETAILS
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...
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 terrain.
The 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....