My first moutain bike and first bike with some type of suspension. I tried single track with cyclocross and was fast so I'm testing wheels on this rig. Also wanted to alternate between my road and mountian for commuting.

My impression is positive since I don't have any knowledge to mountain biking as I been a roady for last 3 years. I feel the ride is plush and smooth. Feel like I was on a cady. Maintain speed on my local path of 14 to 19mph pavement and grass. Climbing is awesome. It was fun and didn't notice the weight of course I still need to get on the trails.