The P3 will do well in either situation. I have one myself. Better suited for bigger drops and dirt jumping but with the right seatpost you can actually make it a worthy trailbike. but if you crave urban assaults and big gaps and drops and you love the sh** out of hardtails then this is the bike for you. The standover is none too high, but the reach is just right. excellent for really technical stuff that hangs you out over the back tire. great for balance too.