So here is my dilemma, im buying my first bike and im stuck at which route I want to go. Most of our (me and the gf) riding will be on the local bike trail and some trails around here. We will probably also travel to more intense places to ride XC. However I know sometimes I will want to screw around and hit jumps etc. So I was looking at something like the Kona Stuff which has the heavier duty frame which I like but then again some people are trying to talk me into a "traditional" mountain bike.
So basically my concern is if something like the Kona Stuff or Shred would be suitable for some intense XC.?
So basically my concern is if something like the Kona Stuff or Shred would be suitable for some intense XC.?