Originally Posted by noobinsf

A long cage Suntour of the era would do well, like a Cyclone GT, Blue Line GT, or something in the V series (VGT Luxe, VX-GT). They’re simpler, lighter, and very reliable. You can search eBay for “Suntour long cage” and see what pops up to start research, and you should not have to go too far north of $20 with a little patience.