Originally Posted by
prj71
+1
That looks like a fine bike for the OP's purposes. Personally I wouldn't be afraid of the suspension forks on a Giant mountain bike like this Talon 2 for recreational riders who aren't jumping off rocks.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/talon-2-2020
But those fat tires on the Toughroad ought to smooth things pretty good too..
I do a lot of riding on rough MUP's and roads, And I can tell you this, I will be getting a bike WITH the suspension forks next time. It's actually faster and more comfortable then rigid forks despite the extra 2 lb (approx. 1% total weight) or so because we don't have to slow down over what would surely be a punishing ride with rigid forks.