Yeah, it'll be fine for XC riding and all around bashing. Especially if you're going to do some jumps and small drops.
I rode a Specialized P.3 as my XC bike for awhile. It'll definately make you stronger, and you'll have more fun jumping off of any obstacle on the trail.
L8R
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