Pace RC627

[superstu]

These modern steel bikes with great components that work are amazing

 

[Carge]

I'd been after an Orange R8 for a bit - then one came my way. Quite similar I guess - 853 and 120mm travel - bloomin love it.
I'd be tempted by a Pace as well - looks ace

 

[brocklanders023]

Been riding this over winter and it's ace fun. The short rear end makes lifting the front easy and it's just that bit more flickable compared to my 29ers.

Changed a few bits as the stem was a bit short and the carbon bars a bargain. I've a Fox dropper, that's a little longer to fit when I get chance. The cheap Cube XC bike I picked up has pretty much full 12sp XT so I might pinch a few bits to upgrade this one.