The travel numbers might look overkill at first glance but as mentioned in the other comments above, between the DW link and the advancements in bike tech and geo, the Ripmo AF should be a great bike for you. It’s modern, you can take it anywhere, and you should be able to get years of use out of it before needing to replace it. If you can, find a comparable bike to demo first and then don’t be afraid to pull the trigger. The Ripmo AF is a lot of bike at a very reasonable price point and unless you’re racing XC, a little extra travel won’t hurt.