RC529

29" HARDTAIL
REYNOLDS STEEL 853
SLIDING DROPOUTS
130-150MM TRAVEL













ALL SEASONS ALL REASONS HARDCORE HARDTAIL

RC529: YOUR NEW ALL SEASONS, ALL REASONS 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.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Technology for the adventure of a lifetime.

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

RC529 is one of our functional competent, technologically advanced and effective machines like all Pace designs.

WHEELSIZEBOTTOM BRACKETSEAT CLAMPSEAT POST
29" or 29"x27.5". Boosted73mm BSA. With 4.2mm bb drain hole
34.9mm31.6mm
HEADSET SIZEAXLE LENGTHDROPOUTSMOUNTS
External Traditional: EC34/28.6 EC44/40
173.7X12X1Pace sliding dropoutsIS Mount
ISG Mount
ROTOR SIZETYRE CLEARANCECHAINLINEFORK
Max 180 on the rear
Max tyre size is 64 29X2.5 (leaves 5mm on each size)
51.8mm140mm-150mm travel. 561mm length/42mm offset (bike designed for fork 551/561 length). 
COLOURCABLE ROUTINGSIZESWEIGHT
Morris Blue or Storm GreyInternal dropper routing. Remaining cables externalMedium, large, XLM- 2.65, L-2.70, XL-2.75KG
CRANKSET 
HOPE 
STD NON BOOST CHAINRING
EVO WIDE CRANKSET HCEN73W
AXLE SPACERS 2 X 2.75MM HC108-29N
52MM CHAINLINE
SHIMANO
DEORE XT 
FC-M8100-1
BOOSTED
SRAM
GX / XO
GIVES 55MM CHAINLINE
FRAME MOUNTSTOP UNDERSIDESIDE
Down tube2
Top tube


Seat tube
Chain stay bridge



Seat stay
2
Seat stay bridge



Dropout mount2
GEOMETRY
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GEOMETRY FOR RC529 - SHOWED WITH 150MM FORK SAGGED

GEOMETRYSECTIONMEDIUMLARGEXL
ASEAT TUBE LENGTH405440470
BTOP TUBE LENGTH (EFFECTIVE HORIZONTAL)625645670
CREACH - 150MM FORK SAGGED478497521
DSTACK639643648
EHEADTUBE LENGTH100105110
FSEAT TUBE ANGLE - 150MM FORK SAGGED777777
GHEADTUBE ANGLE 64.564.564.5
HBOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT 65-313.565-313.565-313.5
ICHAINSTAY LENGTH 430430430
JFORK LENGTH - 150MM FORK SAGGED541 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH541 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH541 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH
KFORK OFFSET42/4442/4442/44
LWHEELBASE122312441270
SIZE CHART

SIZE CHART

MEDIUMLARGEEXTRA LARGE
5'5" - 5'10"5'9" - 6'1"6'0" - 6'4"
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Steel Is Real

Read about ReynoldsReynolds steel logo

"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."

Place of Manufacture/model history:

Czech, central Europe. All Pace models are designed, developed and tested in North Yorkshire.

Pace's founder - Adrian Carter, is the lead designer and engineer and all of our bike models are rigorously tested by our small but highly experienced team.

All models are fully certified and lab tested in excess of the requirements of ISO4210 safety standards.

The RC529 is handmade and painted in Taiwan by our specially selected framebuilder known for their experience with our chosen materials, Reynolds steel and also for their very high finish and quality.

Once frames reach us in North Yorkshire, UK we carry out further QC, prep the frames and apply headtube badges and all frames are built to order by us here to your exact specification.

FINISH / COLOURS

Colours - Morris Blue or Storm Grey. Black decals, all under a clear gloss lacquer. (Pantone 7696 and 431C) 

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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"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".
 

DESIGN DETAILS

Slack/progressive geometry

Enduro geometry needn’t be the sole preserve of long travel full suspension bikes and in the new RC529 its impressive stats translate into impressive performance in the most extreme terrain

140mm - 150mm travel

When the trail suddenly becomes a serious challenge the last thing you want to do is back off- and we think 140-150 mil’s of travel is the sweet spot which allows you to stay on the gas and in control

Stable and comfortable feel

Staying relaxed and centred on your bike is the Instructors mantra and we’ve ensured your preset into the best body position on the RC529…short rear and steep seat tube work in harmony with the reach and head angle to let you rip with confidence and style

Little details

Fitted with an ISCG Mount should you want to run a bash guard and internal dropper routing with outer cable tucked underneath the downtube

29 x 2.5 or mixed boosted wheels

We've opened up the stays and subtly curved the seat tube to give more breathing room for a 2.5" tyre - essential when you want to keep that poppy reactive feel provided by the RC529s short chain stays. 27.5 x 29" compatable

Reynolds 853 steel

The qualities of such an iconic tube set go beyond its reputation for a long trouble free lifespan - its subtle flex and resilience imbue the RC529 with unprecedented levels for comfort and control

Designed and tested in North - Yorkshire, Made in Taiwan

Over the years we’ve covered thousands of miles on the RC529 sweating the details and improving its manufacturing quality so we can be proud of its impressive reputation for strength and durability

Wide range of mounting options throughout frame and fork

Rear frame mounting points for rack options should you want to go on a weekend adventure

Sliding dropouts

Pace adjustable Slideout System so you can run singlespeed or with an aftermarket SRAM T-Type Dropout Kit available the RC529 meets all your expectations

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 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.


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FrameSeatclampAxle
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. 

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ComponentSpecification
FrameNew RC529 frameset in Morris Blue or Storm Grey. Reynolds 853 mainframe with Pace Chromolly butted steel everywhere else.  
SeatclampHope 34.9 bolt type seatclamp. Standard colour is black or you can change colour by emailing us (no extra charge)
AxleBurgtec/DT Swiss thru axle 173.7 x 12 
ForkRockshox Pike Ultimate 140mm black 44 offset 2024 (or can price with another model please just ask) 
WheelsetHope Fortus 30 single cavity with Pro 5 hub (colour choice)
FreehubSRAM or Shimano 12 speed - notify us of which driver you would like
HeadsetHope 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.

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COMPONENT:SPECIFICATION:
FrameNew RC529 frame in your choice of Morris Blue or Storm Grey
SeatclampHope 34.9 bolt type. Black is standard or can choose own colour at no extra cost
HeadsetHope 1 upper and H lower (colour choice) and top cap
AxleBurgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12
DropoutsSliding dropouts included or T-Type hanger available
ForkLatest Rockshox Pike Select RC 140mm travel (150mm optional just get intouch for a price). 42mm offset, Stealth bolt thru 
SeatpostBike Yoke Dropper Revive– Cable actuated. Forged and CNC machined head and lever under left. 125/160/185/213mm lengths
WheelsetShimano MT 620 29" boosted. MT 620. Ms Driver. 24 spoke with 30 internal rim, centre lock
TyresMaxxis Ardent Dual Compound EXO TR. Tubed but tubeless ready. Option to convert to tubeless 
TransmissionAll Latest Shimano Deore | 10-51 cassette | 165mm crank length | 32 tooth chainring. Deore BB
BrakesetSRAM Guide G2 RS 20P front direct MT rear 900mm, 1700mm
RotorsAztec 180/180
StemHope Freeride with your own colour choice
Handlebar Burgtec Ridewide Alloy Enduro. 800 wide/30mm rise. Carbon upgrade option
GripsBurgtec 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.

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COMPONENT:SPECIFICATION:
FrameNew RC529 frame in your choice of Morris Blue or Storm Grey
SeatclampHope 34.9 bolt type. Black is standard or can choose own colour at no extra cost
HeadsetHope 1 upper and H lower (colour choice) and top cap
AxleBurgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12
DropoutsSliding dropouts included or T-Type hanger available
ForkRockshox latest Lyrik Ultimate 150 Charger 3.1 RC2 or can price with another model please just ask
SeatpostBike Yoke Dropper Revive– Cable actuated. Forged and CNC machined head and lever under left. 125/160/185/213mm lengths
WheelsetShimano MT 620 29" boosted. MT 620. Ms Driver. 24 spoke with 30 internal rim, centre lock
TyresMichelin Wild 29 x 2.4. Tubed but tubeless ready. Option to convert to tubeless
TransmissionAll Latest Shimano XT | 12 speed | 10-51 cassette | 165mm crank length | 32 tooth chainring. XT BB
BrakesetSRAM Guide G2 RS 20P front direct MT rear 900mm, 1700mm
RotorsAztec 180/180
StemHope Freeride with your own colour choice
HandlebarBurgtec Ridewide Alloy Enduro. 800 wide/30mm rise. Carbon upgrade option
GripsBurgtec Bartender. Black
DropoutsPace 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:
FrameNew RC529 frame in your choice of Morris Blue or Storm Grey
SeatclampHope 34.9 bolt type. Black is standard or can choose own colour at no extra cost
HeadsetHope 1 upper and H lower (colour choice) and top cap
AxleBurgtec thru axle. 173.7mm x 12
DropoutsSliding dropouts included or T-Type hanger available
ForkRockshox latest Lyrik Ultimate 150 Charger 3.1 RC2 or can price with another model please just ask
SeatpostBike Yoke Dropper Revive– Cable actuated. Forged and CNC machined head and lever under left. 125/160/185/213mm lengths
WheelsetShimano MT 620 29" boosted. MT 620. Ms Driver. 24 spoke with 30 internal rim, centre lock
TyresMichelin Wild 29 x 2.4. Tubed but tubeless ready. Option to convert to tubeless
TransmissionAll Latest SRAM GX AXS | 12 speed | 10-52 cassette | 165mm crank length | 32 tooth chainring. DUB BB
BrakesetSRAM Guide G2 RS 20P front direct MT rear 900mm, 1700mm
RotorsSRAM 200 front/180 rear
StemHope Freeride with your own colour choice
HandlebarBurgtec Ridewide Alloy Enduro. 800 wide/30mm rise. Carbon upgrade option
GripsBurgtec Bartender. Black
DropoutsPace sliding dropouts, T-Type also available

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