It's a aggressive all mountain/freeride bike. Marketed as a lighter use Faith that also pedals to the top if you like to earn your turns.
I weigh 140 pounds on top of that so even if I pushed it a little past it's intended use. It still isn't built strong enough. Especially since it finally gave way from a simple bit of pedalling.
EasyKillah, a xc bike? seriously? the reign is a pretty capable light freeride bike. most people ride the hell out of them and they still hold up. this is giant trying to make a good bike better and lighter, unfortunately this time they failed.