The parts on it are pretty high quality, that isn't the issue. The geometry of the bike itself may be a bit too steep for the technical terrain, though I could be wrong because it has more rear suspension travel than I would have thought. Bikes from the 90s tend to have odd setups, long stems and shallow headtube angles which mix for an interesting and nerve-wracking experience when you point it down the hill. But I could be wrong, this bike may not fit the stereotype.