Spent a while on a friend’s Pace 405 and it genuinely the worst bike I’ve ever ridden, and I’m including my old Raleigh Tomahawk in that…
I think 405s really suit some people’s riding style and not others. If you expect a floaty, magic carpet, sofa ride, you’re in for a shock. You need to treat it like a long-travel hardtail and stuff it into things. It won’t just float serenely along while you sit there enjoying the view…
…unlike a Reign – borrowed one of those for six weeks or so and hated it, not so much for its lack of capability, but it’s utter bland neutrality. I was quite glad to see the back of it.
The Raleigh Tomahawk on the other hand? Pure, unadulterated magic.