ALL SEASONS ALL REASONS HARDCORE HARDTAIL
RC529
- 29" HARDTAIL
- REYNOLDS STEEL 853
- SLIDING DROPOUTS
- 130-150MM TRAVEL
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.
STOCK / DELIVERY:
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LARGE. PRE-ORDER NOW OPEN FOR NEW MODEL - DELIVERY MAY.
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.
All photos/video by Mick Kirkmand & Nick Hill ~ NM Design
"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".
RC529 SPECIFICATIONS:
| Component: | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| SEATCLAMP | 34.9MM |
| THRU AXLE | BURGTEC 173.7MM M12X1.0 BOOSTED |
| HEADSET | HOPE. 1 UPPER, H LOWER. External Traditional: EC34/28.6 EC44/40 |
| DROPOUTS | PACE SLIDING DROPOUTS |
| BB | LATEST SHIMANO XT 12 SPEED |
| CASSETTE | LATEST SHIMANO XT 10-51 12 SPEED |
| SHIFTER | LATEST SHIMANO XT |
| REAR MECH | LATEST SHIMANO XT |
| FORK | LATEST ROCKSHOX LYRIK ULTIMATE 150MM CHARGER 3.1 RC2 OR ROCKSHOX PIKE ULTIMATE 140MM. 44MM OFFSET. COLOUR OPTIONS |
| SEATPOST | BIKE YOKE REVIVE 3 WITH TRIGGY LEVER/OPTIONAL |
| WHEELS | HOPE FORTUS 30 29" PRO 5 HUB (COLOUR CHOICE) SINGLE CAVITY. BOOSTED. OR CAN RUN AS MULLET (29" FRONT AND 27.5" REAR) |
| ROTORS | SRAM 200/180. OPTIONAL UPGRADE TO HOPE. |
| STEM | HOPE FREERIDE 35 CLAMP. COLOUR CHOICE. |
| HANDLEBAR | BURGTEC ALLOY 35 CLAMP / LOW RISE. |
| GRIPS | BURGTEC BARTENDER. COLOUR CHOICE. |
| CHAIN | SHIMANO XT 12 SPEED |
| CHAINRING | SHIAMNO XT 32T. |
| SADDLE | BURGTEC CLOUD |
| TYRES | MAXXIS ARDENTDUAL COMP EXO TR 29X2.34 |
| BRAKESET | SRAM GUIDE G2 RS 20P FRONT DIRECT MOUNT REAR 900M 1700M |
| TUBES | TUBES, OPTIONAL TUBELESS UPGRADE +£50 |
UPGRADE OPTIONS:
- TUBELESS +£50
- INVISIFRAME + £199.99
- HOPE UPGRADE PACKAGE + £499 - TECH 4 E4 brakeset / Floating 203 + 180 rotors / Stem - Freeride / Hope Fortus /30 29" single cavity with Pro 5 hub and driver / Hope BB / Crankset spiderless 165mm / Chainring spirderless 32t / Carbon handlebar - 800 20 degree. Colour options on all Hope Components (purple, black, silver, orange, blue and bronze.)
| Component: | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| SEATCLAMP | 34.9MM |
| THRU AXLE | BURGTEC 173.7MM M12X1.0 BOOSTED |
| HEADSET | HOPE. 1 UPPER, H LOWER. External Traditional: EC34/28.6 EC44/40 |
| DROPOUTS | PACE SLIDING DROPOUTS |
| FORK | LATEST ROCKSHOX LYRIK ULTIMATE 150MM CHARGER 3.1 RC2 OR ROCKSHOX PIKE ULTIMATE 140MM. 44MM OFFSET. COLOUR OPTIONS |
| WHEELS | HOPE FORTUS 30 29" PRO 5 HUB (COLOUR CHOICE) SINGLE CAVITY. BOOSTED. OR CAN RUN AS MULLET (29" FRONT AND 27.5" REAR) |
UPGRADE OPTIONS:
- INVISIFRAME + £199.99
- HOPE BB + £110 Colour options on all Hope Components (purple, black, silver, orange, blue and bronze.)
- T-TYPE DROPOUT AND AXLE + £76.99
| Component: | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| SEATCLAMP | 34.9MM |
| THRU AXLE | BURGTEC 173.7MM M12X1.0 BOOSTED |
| DROPOUTS | PACE SLIDING DROPOUTS |
UPGRADE OPTIONS:
- INVISIFRAME + £199.99
- HOPE BB + £110 Colour options on all Hope Components (purple, black, silver, orange, blue and bronze.)
- T-TYPE DROPOUT AND AXLE + £76.99
TECHNICAL DATA
We work by drawing on the best of our knowledge and vast experince in terms of ergonomics, innovative, high performance and electronics developing a new specific chassis for off-road adventure.
RC529 is one of our functional competent, technologically advanced and effective machines like all Pace designs.
| Component: | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| WHEELSIZE | 29" 29" X 27.5". BOOSTED |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | 73mm B. With 4.2mm bB drain hole |
| HEADSET SIZE | External Traditional: EC34/28.6 EC44/40 |
| ROTOR SIZE | Max 180 on the rear |
| AXLE LENGTH | 173.7X12X1 |
| TYRE CLEARANCE | Max tyre size is 64 29X2.5 (leaves 5mm on each size) |
| SEATCLAMP | 34.9MM |
| DROPOUTS | Pace sliding dropouts |
| CHAINLINE | 51.8mm |
| SEATPOST | 31.6MM |
| MOUNTS | IS Mount ISG Mount |
| FORK | 140mm-150mm travel. 561mm length/42mm offset (bike designed for fork 551/561 length). |
| SIZES | MEDIUM, LARGE, EXTRA LARGE |
| WEIGHT | M- 2.65, L-2.70, XL-2.75KG |
| FRAME MOUNTS | 2 DOWNTUBE / 2 SEATSTAY / 2 DROP MOUNT |
DESIGN DETAILS
geometry
| RC529 GEOMETRY: | SECTION | MEDIUM | LARGE | EXTRA LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT TUBE LENGTH | 405 | 440 | 470 |
| B | TOP TUBE LENGTH (EFFECTIVE HORIZONTAL) | 625 | 645 | 670 |
| C | REACH - 150MM FORK SAGGED | 478 | 497 | 521 |
| D | STACK | 639 | 643 | 648 |
| E | HEADTUBE LENGTH | 100 | 105 | 110 |
| F | SEATTUBE ANGLE - 150MM FORK SAGGED | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| G | HEADTUBE ANGLE | 64.5 | 64.5 | 64.5 |
| H | BB HEIGHT | 65-313.5 | 65-313.5 | 65-313.5 |
| I | CHAINSTAY LENGTH | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| J | FORK LENGTH - 150MM FORK SAGGED | 541 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH | 541 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH | 541 + 15 HSET CUP DEPTH |
| K | FORK OFFSET | 42/44 | 42/44 | 42/44 |
| L | WHEELBASE | 1223 | 1244 | 1270 |
SIZE CHART
| MEDIUM | LARGE | EXTRA LARGE |
|---|---|---|
| 5'5 - 5'10 | 5'9-6'1 | 6'0-6'4 |
FAQ
Why Choose Pace?
Every model is Designed with Passion for That Timeless, Classic Ride
WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
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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 entirley custom build your order whilst offering excellent after sales and servicing support.
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