I just got back into MTB after more than a decade off. I’m 35, have a family and kids to provide for, and live in southern Indiana so I wasn’t looking for anything crazy. I got this bike 2 months ago based on reviews and pretty much everything saying how well it climbed, which is true. We don’t have a ton of long downhill sections, most of the trails around me are very up and down, so pedaling was a big consideration when looking for a bike. I absolutely love the bike. It climbs quick and is very nimble. I thought I’d be hitting light trails with the kids and small jumps here and there. But I’ve had time to ride alone the last few weeks as well and hit some 3-4 foot jumps and a couple of drops in the 4-6 foot range. I had an absolute blast riding like I did in my 20s and I’m starting to whip the bike again, which I know can put some stress on the rear. My concern is that Canyon puts this bike into Category 3: “This category also covers the requirements of categories 1-2.…