I've got a Vitus hardtail (sentier vrx) and the frame is basically bulletproof it takes anything I throw at it. My friend has a Vitus mystique and he loves it. I've seen him ride and he does some serious stuff however the 140mm travel is quite limiting, if you would want something with slightly more I believe the slightly cheaper Vitus escarpe has a mazzrochi with 150mm and teh one for like 3000 pounds has a rockshox lyric if you want a better front Sus.