Hi guys,
I’m looking to buy a downcountry bike out of the following 3:
* [Canyon Lux Trail CF8](https://www.canyon.com/en-ro/mountain-bikes/cross-country-bikes/lux-trail/cf/lux-trail-cf-8/3443.html?dwvar_3443_pv_rahmenfarbe=M138_P01)
* [Orbea Oiz M10](https://www.orbea.com/ae-en/bicicletas/montana/oiz/cat/oiz-m10-2023)
* [Cube AMS ONE11 C:68X TM 29](https://www.cube.eu/de-en/cube-ams-one11-c-68x-tm-29-flashgrey-n-olive/4887e899e0246a1a8923a47cd4200fb4)
I’m also open to alternatives up to 4700 EUR (should be shipped from Europe). What I care about the most is climbing performance (from smooth tarmac to gnarly technical rooty trails). Second important factor would be general comfort on the bike, for day-long rides. And third factor would be downhill performance.
Currently I have a 470mm reach, 100mm fork aluminum hardtail, that of course climbs ok on non-technical stuff. However, on stuff like roots, where riding out of the saddle is the only option (on a hardtail at least), I feel like an efficient full sus bike would do better. I also want to have more fun on the descends, without being forced to brake so much in order to not fly off the bike. So basically I’m looking for a bike that:
* climbs as well or better on tarmac and easy terrain
* climbs definitely better on technical stuff
* descends definitely better
compared to my hardtail. What would you go with?
by External_Noise2376
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In my experience the value and build on the canyons are pretty hard to beat the carbon wheels are really nice. I have a lux and it is a fantastic bike but I can’t give any comparison to the orbea and cube though.