Hot on the heels of their recently released RC429, Pace Cycles have launched their enduro steel hardtail weapon in the form of the RC529.
Pace’s RC529 gets a steeper seat tube, slacker head angle, increased tyre clearance and a shorter seat tube to boot. Reynolds and Pace steel combine in this enduro hardtail offering.
Whilst the RC429 could be a gravel machine, bikepacking stalwart of a trail slayer, the RC529 is very much a different beast, with steep and tasty being it’s preferred menu items. Reynolds 853 steel combines with Pace Cro-Mo for a full steel is real experience. The bike is designed around a 140-150mm fork.
You get a 64.5 degree head angle, 77 degree seat tube angle and a short 430mm chainstay to keep things lively. You get your pick between sliding dropouts or the full UDH option. The RC529 will also run as a full 29er or MX wheels.
Frame only options are £789.00, rolling chassis £2165.34. Complete bikes from £3369. 3 bike builds available – Deore, XT or GX AXS with custom builds also available. Pre-orders are open now with a 20% deposit.
