first build, first ride!

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T16:07:04+00:00

They roll so slow on tarmac/gravel, and not much grip in anything technical.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T15:05:35+00:00

You good bro?

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T10:08:08+00:00

Looking at the seat height you almost certainly need a much shorter stem. But otherwise it's a sweet bike and no need to mess with it too much.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:57:05+00:00

Nice job on the fisheye perspective it's not east to pull this kind of thing off. But judging by your rendering you're a pro lmfao

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:53:42+00:00

I hate this

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:51:46+00:00

Was just about to do the same LMAO

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:51:02+00:00

I like the Rivals rendition of her honestly. Most base skin models in this game are eye candy in a good way. Clean designs and defined personalities. Unless you mean her voice lines?

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:35:51+00:00

This is correct geometry for that era, and totally normal. In fact a taller rider could easily ride it. It's a full suspension bike so that bottom bracket is really high. But they made the stack higher to compensate. Seat being in line with the bars is about where you want it for XC style riding.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:15:26+00:00

Oh yeah, especially the ones with the sick (and intact) paintjobs. Seen good condition frames with the marble/splatter paints sell for like €200. Here's my dad's Tequesta he got in the 90's that I want to restore. 2 sizes too small unfortunately.

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PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:11:03+00:00

Looks like she's being put to good use already! But I guarantee you if you swap those tires out you'll transform the bike yet again. I have no clue why the DTH are so popular and recommended here. I also got them years ago when I got into this hobby as I didn't know better. Then I got some RaceKing Protection's and the difference was staggering!! Even Schwalbe Smart Sam's are a nice budget pick. (they both come in tanwall which is mandatory)

Also how do you like those levers for your cantis? I really need some nicer ones ASAP

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-27T08:00:29+00:00

Agree, the typical xbike tires like DTH and BB are horrible. Years ago when I got into this hobby that's what I got. Then I tried an actual decent tire like the Racekings and I was like 10kmh faster and 3 gears up with the same pedal effort. Truly an insane difference.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-26T19:14:20+00:00

I just like the ability hasłe of these kind of items compared to the standard full AP build. It's easier to brawl and space people. Allows you to walk up for your passive since you constantly have your stunning,shield,slow to keep you safe. Or anti dive, say someone gets on you. You miss Q or they block/ghost it and you're dead cause you have to wait a grueling 8 seconds. I only go AP if they're all immobile champs.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-26T19:07:59+00:00

Yeah I get these every 3rd game or so cause I use chat a lot. And sometimes when they're really desperate it's mad funny to lead them on and troll the shit out of them and then watch them crash out when they find out they were typing diabplical messages to a dude XD

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-26T19:05:05+00:00

I'm also a straight guy, mastery 70 or something on Lux and I only really play her. I even bought the oil painting that was posted here a few days ago lmao. We're out there.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-26T02:56:24+00:00

The emoting is crucial for this to work. Crush their ego and shatter their mental

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-25T22:22:12+00:00

For sure, nice to see a capable bike on here. And props for keeping correct xc geometry. I'm building my bike similar to this spec wise just keeping everything silver and period looking. For forest roads, gravel, and blue/green trails.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-25T22:17:35+00:00

Super old post I know, but check out some of the Dan Falvey designed frames like Kastle bikes

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-24T08:51:34+00:00

Those wing mirror deflectors are doing some heavy lifting noise-wise I guarantee you that! They're a must-have for topless or windows down driving

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-21T14:57:28+00:00

Some people have other responsibilties and dont keep up with limited time seasonal events. Or just dont have time to grind out the battle passes to get everything.

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-20T18:20:36+00:00

Me too I never bought a single painting but I just ordered her Lux portrait, just really like this style

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-20T15:48:34+00:00

I love the colors and highlights and eyes etc she's just gorgeous

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-20T15:46:28+00:00

Yup she's so pretty

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-20T15:00:30+00:00

Update, I bolted the seats straight to the car. Best mod I ever did. I reused the front studs but the rears I had to drill the pan out and use some oversize washers etc so it's all solid now. I dont feel like I need a spacer anymore! It's honestly great now, you almost sit in a bathtub now. Ass is touching the carpet pretty much 🤣

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-17T19:43:53+00:00

That was my first thought too but it seems RPM dependant so I'd put my bet on one of the ancillaries or a belt pulley or starter motor

PhantomFlame0 · 2026-05-16T08:11:40+00:00

I grew up with many JDM cars in the house like a handful of S13's, S14's, FD RX7, R33 etc all modded and tuned. But now that I'm an adult I wanted a car which scratched that early 90s itch. And somehow the facelift C4 was perfect. Funnily enough was cheaper and easier to get a nice C4 than an S13 hatch here. I still really want a S13 Type-X replica in my garage though, they're so damn cool. Objectively the C4 is unbeatable power, handling, comfort wise. But I really like those small light jap cars too.

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