Originally Posted by Phatman
yea, I think it would also be fun to wear a 30 pound dumbell in my backpack for school...
seriously, you think it would be fun to do xc on a P3? explain this to me. DJ geometry, 30+ pound weight, and huge, slow-rolling tires on a course that road bikes could probably ride on would be FUN?
I agree that you'd be nuts or a masochist to choose to go on an epic XC ride/race on a dirtjumper (when you have better XC alternatives) because its oversized tires, and gearing (on many dj's) are not the most practical for lengthy rides and climbs.
HOWEVER, doing flatland trails/singletrack/freeride/aggressive XC is a blast on a dirtjumper because they are so nimble. They feel solid...
Yes, every bike has its strengths and certainly its limitations. But sometimes I think some of this categorization and labelling (This bike is only for this or that purpose) is more due to marketing hype than anything.