Very nice, can take anything i can throw at it. Long steep climbs, big jumps/drops. Rock gardens and rocky steep downhill. You name it, its able to do it
Good traction up front so i dont slide out in the front, and i xc alot so i like the lower amount of rr in the rear, it helps alot. I also have a burlier rear tyre for when i go to places that might need it.
the dhx air is soo smooth, i love it. its what makes my covert stand out cuase most ppl i see get a rp23xv, which is great too, dont get me wrong, but the dhx 5air feels soooooo good..... xD