To much fork,good or bad.

[Bro Derek]

21 minutes ago, RyanSB said:

Im 175cm, riding a medium.

I'd look at one of these....

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-mountain-bike-frames/800339/pyga-tig-dc-frame

Says small but it has generous Geo

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-mountain-bike-frames/791615/forbidden-druid-v1-m-frame

Enduro Bro!

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/hardtail-mountain-bike-frames/441602/rapide-tigre-29-steel-hardtail

Steel do it all bike

Dunno... I guess it all depends on what you're looking for in the end 

[Miz3r]

The rapide Tigre route was what i was looking at originally, then pair that with a wheelset from them and move the components off your old bike accross could save some pennies.

Alternatively you could look new

https://bike-addict.co.za/products/merida-big-trail-500-2024?variant=47983541059881

https://commencal-store.co.za/collections/meta-ht-am/products/meta-ht-am-ride

[RyanSB]

1 hour ago, Miz3r said:

The rapide Tigre route was what i was looking at originally, then pair that with a wheelset from them and move the components off your old bike accross could save some pennies.

Alternatively you could look new

https://bike-addict.co.za/products/merida-big-trail-500-2024?variant=47983541059881

https://commencal-store.co.za/collections/meta-ht-am/products/meta-ht-am-ride

Indeed a parts transfer will be the order, as I've got a good selection of custom parts fitted. I've seen the commencal dual suspension frame on Market place will see what that guy says maybe a complete switch up is in order rather than grabbing a fork now. 

[JoeMerida]

18 hours ago, RyanSB said:

I suppose they all crack, what would you suggest? What is a good bike (frame) to get, I'm talking underdog I won't be going and spending R50k on a frame to like you said crack tomorrow maybe. 

Your Bike Won't Crack 

You Sure Its a RS Judy Specs Show Suntour ?

Edited July 21, 2025 by JoeMerida

[RyanSB]

2 hours ago, JoeMerida said:

Your Bike Won't Crack 

You Sure Its a RS Judy Specs Show Suntour ?

yes,ive got a bit of a strange build spec, its rs judy QR(blah) fork with shimano deore groupset. but since then ive actully spent more on the up grades than the bike is worth.

[RyanSB]

[JoeMerida]

1 hour ago, RyanSB said:

yes,ive got a bit of a strange build spec, its rs judy QR(blah) fork with shimano deore groupset. but since then ive actully spent more on the up grades than the bike is worth.

You Might be able to UP that Fork to 120 mm by removing a spacer or 2.

Depends What Air Spring is Inside It.

It does make a Difference.

Your Bike Looks Good.

Edited July 21, 2025 by JoeMerida

[Famous Amos]

On 7/20/2025 at 5:48 PM, RyanSB said:

I suppose they all crack, what would you suggest? What is a good bike (frame) to get, I'm talking underdog I won't be going and spending R50k on a frame to like you said crack tomorrow maybe. 

I've only seen 1 cracked Stride frame, and I handled their warranties, local and internationally, for a few years.

Anything above 120mm travel will void the frames warranty. The frame was designed for ideally 100mm travel, but can take up to 120mm.