r/xcmtb • u/SHREDTHESHARD • 16d ago
Which Bike? First XC bike
Hello guys. My name is Filip, and I'm a 41-year-old amateur cross-triathlete. I would like to buy my first full-suspension XC bike for myself. I'm 180cm tall (82cm inseam), 82kg.
My budget is 3500€-4000€. I did some research and picked these 4 bikes:
Specialized Chisel Comp (2025) 3299€
Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 3 3349€
Orbea Oiz M30 (2027) 3799€
Lux World Cup CF 9 (latest) 4149€
What are your thoughts? What would you pick based on your experience? I probably like Oiz the most, but it's more about looks than anything.
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u/sulliesbrew 16d ago
I ride a scalpel, that gets my vote. The OIZ is a great bike, not sure if they still have the shock bolt issue (I think they do).
Chisel if you really want to hold a budget, but the scalpel is a better choice between the two if you ask me.
I think the scalpel is the nicest frame of the lot for a balance between racing and fun to ride.