Hi

Im new on this forum and also in mountain bike. I've been riding road since the past 3 years and i want to start doing mountain bike to.

I got a really good deal on a Scott spark 50 2012 26er.

After some research i found that this bike was a XC and not a All mountain.
Is the difference is that big ?
I pretty much want to climb and do decent (after some practice some speed run to) not really jump or tricks.

I'm more into precision run ,at least for now.

The deal on it is really sweet and i also read that this bike was really all around for its kind.

I also have an other deal on a Opus Clutch 2011 for a little more but i feel the Scott better.
What are your opinion on the mater ?

Thank you

Pls excuse my bad English .