Consider whats become known as down country mountain bikes, something with 100-130mm travel, front and rear suspension. Giant, Scott, Trek, etc all have variations, but these are perhaps a more relaxed version of all out short travel race bikes, and I think they are quite capable for general riding:
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/stance-29-2
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/b...?colorCode=red
https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/p...icle=286278008