Corsair- Don't you ride a Sedona? I used mine the first time I went on a singletrack. It was fine. If you have slicks on, you will want to swap out some tires. You'll get a good idea if you like it. I rode an easy trail with ups and downs and fields to cross. I love it and finally bought a real MTN bike just this week. Your LBS may have a loaner if you let them know you are thinking of buying a MTN bike and are just not sure.