It's a super plush ride. Dean, from ATC Racing personally set up the fork, and since the frame is Ti, it absorbs all the little bad vibes. We're still working on balance (my wife just got her first set of clipless pedals) so it gets a bit crazy in the dirt. Technical stuff is a challenge, but so far she's been game for just about anything. The more confidence we get, the faster we go. The price of admission is high, but the thrills are worth it.