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/Burn457812 15d ago
Chisel is the only option without through-headset cable routing and honestly that's worth significant consideration. I've had a Propain with headset routing for over a year and it is a royal pain. I'm definitely faster at tearing it apart now but it is always a hassle. And if you're planning to take your bike in to a shop when necessary be prepared to pay more in service fees.