RC529
29" HARDTAIL
REYNOLDS STEEL 853
SLIDING DROPOUTS
130-150MM TRAVEL
ALL SEASONS ALL REASONS HARDCORE HARDTAIL
All photos/video by Nick Hill ~ NM Design
Welcome to the new and improved RC529.
The new RC529 will impress you no matter what your riding ability is. Blending state-of-the-art design and progressive geometry with the comfort and durability of Reynolds steel, it's a true everyday mountain bike infused with that legendary Pace DNA. It's fast, but this is one friend you can happily trust to keep you on the rails.
A climbing goddess that feels more planted than your grandmother's garden but will hold confidence when the trail falls off into the unknown abyss.
Based around the same platform as the original and best seller, we've redesigned the RC529 to bring it closer to its roots as a hardtail for hucking and hustling down the steeps and finding grip up those loose climbs.
What's changed? Well, we've slackened out the headtube, steepened up the seat tube, massively increased tyre clearance without compromising the already short rear end, made a few other tweaks, and finished with a fresh paint job. It's even better than we thought possible.
Like before, crucially, our RC529 platform has both the top tube and bottom bracket slammed low so you're 'in' the cockpit rather than perched up high. This enables you to drop the saddle way down low for hooning down your fastest trail.
With an ultra-short chainstay, a steeper seat tube angle, and just the right amount of reach, you’re well balanced within the centre of the bike. It climbs just like a good trail bike should, but gives you confidence when the trail falls off a cliff.
The RC529 oozes quality with its perfect welds, blend of British Reynolds and Pace Chromo tubing, and deep, lustrous, and tough gloss paint. And with a Pace hardtail, it's strangely reassuring that you’re riding a bike that will probably outlive you.
Adjustable/replaceable CNC machined Slideouts or T-Type convertible dropouts, full rack mounts, ISCG tabs, subtle reinforcing gussets, room for large section tyres (right up to a 27.5x2.8” if you fancy an mullet configuration), and supplied with Neoprene chainstay protector, cable clips, Hope seatclamp, and Burgtec thru axle, the 529 is fully loaded and ready to rip.
"Beautifully centred, poised and positioned. It doesn't just feel super planted on steep stuff but also more bike park flowing trails. It's a proper all seasons and all reasons bike. An incredible heritage and level of experience in designing rad mountain bikes distilled into a classic custom Reynolds 853 steel tubeset with an iconic trail build. What really vibes on this bike is that it's totally cutting edge geometry".
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 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 RC529. However, just about everything in your build can be customised to help personalise your RC529. 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.
FRAMESET: £789.
DELIVERY: MEDIUM, LARGE AND XL IN STOCK IN ALL COLOURS. 24 HOUR DELIVERY WITHIN UK, WORLDWIDE IS 3-5 DAYS.
Frame | Seatclamp | Axle |
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New RC529 frameset in Morris Blue or Storm Grey. Reynolds 853 mainframe with Pace Chromolly butted steel everywhere else. | Hope 34.9 bolt type seatclamp. Standard is black or choose your own colour by emailing us. No extra charge. | Burgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12. |
Rolling chassis: £2289
Delivery - Medium, large and XL in stock. 3-4 working days UK or 5-6 worldwide.
Bacs, credit/debit or Klarna, Paypal and Cycles schemes available.
Component | Specification |
---|---|
Frame | New RC529 frameset in Morris Blue or Storm Grey. Reynolds 853 mainframe with Pace Chromolly butted steel everywhere else. |
Seatclamp | Hope 34.9 bolt type seatclamp. Standard colour is black or you can change colour by emailing us (no extra charge) |
Axle | Burgtec/DT Swiss thru axle 173.7 x 12 |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate 140mm black 44 offset 2024 (or can price with another model please just ask) |
Wheelset | Hope Fortus 30 single cavity with Pro 5 hub (colour choice) |
Freehub | SRAM or Shimano 12 speed - notify us of which driver you would like |
Headset | Hope pic n mix headset in your colour choice. Number 1 upper and H lower. |
Shimano Deore Pack: £3379
To secure your frame now you can pay a 20% refundable pre-order. Deposit is £675.80 with remaining balance of £2703.20 + postage due when we build your bike.
Bike builds are approximately 1-2 weeks
If you would rather pay the full amount now (£3379) please let us know by calling +441751477737 or emailing sophie@pacecycles.com.
Delivery - Medium, large and XL in stock.
We can change this spec to what you like - just email sophie@pacecycles.com or give us a call on +441751477737.
COMPONENT: | SPECIFICATION: |
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Frame | New RC529 frame in your choice of Morris Blue or Storm Grey |
Seatclamp | Hope 34.9 bolt type. Black is standard or can choose own colour at no extra cost |
Headset | Hope 1 upper and H lower (colour choice) and top cap |
Axle | Burgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12 |
Dropouts | Sliding dropouts included or T-Type hanger available |
Fork | Latest Rockshox Pike Select RC 140mm travel (150mm optional just get intouch for a price). 42mm offset, Stealth bolt thru |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Dropper Revive– Cable actuated. Forged and CNC machined head and lever under left. 125/160/185/213mm lengths |
Wheelset | Shimano MT 620 29" boosted. MT 620. Ms Driver. 24 spoke with 30 internal rim, centre lock |
Tyres | Maxxis Ardent Dual Compound EXO TR. Tubed but tubeless ready. Option to convert to tubeless |
Transmission | All Latest Shimano Deore | 10-51 cassette | 165mm crank length | 32 tooth chainring. Deore BB |
Brakeset | SRAM Guide G2 RS 20P front direct MT rear 900mm, 1700mm |
Rotors | Aztec 180/180 |
Stem | Hope Freeride with your own colour choice |
Handlebar | Burgtec Ridewide Alloy Enduro. 800 wide/30mm rise. Carbon upgrade option |
Grips | Burgtec Bartender. Black |
Shimano XT Pack: £4229
To secure your frame now you can pay a 20% refundable pre-order please call +441751477737 to pay deposit only.
Bike builds are approximately 1-2 weeks
Delivery - Medium, large and XL in stock.
We can change this spec to what you like - just email sophie@pacecycles.com or give us a call on +441751477737.
COMPONENT: | SPECIFICATION: |
---|---|
Frame | New RC529 frame in your choice of Morris Blue or Storm Grey |
Seatclamp | Hope 34.9 bolt type. Black is standard or can choose own colour at no extra cost |
Headset | Hope 1 upper and H lower (colour choice) and top cap |
Axle | Burgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12 |
Dropouts | Sliding dropouts included or T-Type hanger available |
Fork | Rockshox latest Lyrik Ultimate 150 Charger 3.1 RC2 or can price with another model please just ask |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Dropper Revive– Cable actuated. Forged and CNC machined head and lever under left. 125/160/185/213mm lengths |
Wheelset | Shimano MT 620 29" boosted. MT 620. Ms Driver. 24 spoke with 30 internal rim, centre lock |
Tyres | Michelin Wild 29 x 2.4. Tubed but tubeless ready. Option to convert to tubeless |
Transmission | All Latest Shimano XT | 12 speed | 10-51 cassette | 165mm crank length | 32 tooth chainring. XT BB |
Brakeset | SRAM Guide G2 RS 20P front direct MT rear 900mm, 1700mm |
Rotors | Aztec 180/180 |
Stem | Hope Freeride with your own colour choice |
Handlebar | Burgtec Ridewide Alloy Enduro. 800 wide/30mm rise. Carbon upgrade option |
Grips | Burgtec Bartender. Black |
Dropouts | Pace sliding dropouts, T-Type also available |
SRAM GX AXS Pack: £4889
To secure your frame now you can pay a 20% refundable pre-order please call +441751477737 to pay deposit only.
Bike builds are approximately 1-2 weeks
Delivery - Medium, large and XL in stock.
We can change this spec to what you like - just email sophie@pacecycles.com or give us a call on +441751477737.
COMPONENT: | SPECIFICATION: |
---|---|
Frame | New RC529 frame in your choice of Morris Blue or Storm Grey |
Seatclamp | Hope 34.9 bolt type. Black is standard or can choose own colour at no extra cost |
Headset | Hope 1 upper and H lower (colour choice) and top cap |
Axle | Burgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12 |
Dropouts | Sliding dropouts included or T-Type hanger available |
Fork | Rockshox latest Lyrik Ultimate 150 Charger 3.1 RC2 or can price with another model please just ask |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Dropper Revive– Cable actuated. Forged and CNC machined head and lever under left. 125/160/185/213mm lengths |
Wheelset | Shimano MT 620 29" boosted. MT 620. Ms Driver. 24 spoke with 30 internal rim, centre lock |
Tyres | Michelin Wild 29 x 2.4. Tubed but tubeless ready. Option to convert to tubeless |
Transmission | All Latest SRAM GX AXS | 12 speed | 10-52 cassette | 165mm crank length | 32 tooth chainring. DUB BB |
Brakeset | SRAM Guide G2 RS 20P front direct MT rear 900mm, 1700mm |
Rotors | SRAM 200 front/180 rear |
Stem | Hope Freeride with your own colour choice |
Handlebar | Burgtec Ridewide Alloy Enduro. 800 wide/30mm rise. Carbon upgrade option |
Grips | Burgtec Bartender. Black |
Dropouts | Pace sliding dropouts, T-Type also available |