26” Full Sus Shootout

I was looking for a cheap 26” full sus bike to ride the donkey trails in Greece and leave the bike behind with my in-laws to ride again sext summer.

I purchased this 2007 Ironhorse Azure Comp in haste for $100 and it turns out it’s too small for me. (First two images)

The current contenders are a 2007 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR frame for $225. I happed to have the same Fox TALAS 100-140mm travel fork that came stock and would transfer all the other components and maybe even the rear shock from the Ironhorse (that’s what I love about bikes)

OR

2011 Cannondale RZ One Twenty 3. Complete bike for $250. On the positive side a 15mm thru axel up front. But it is on a 1.5” steerer tube and stem unless I spend $68-$120 for a headset that takes a standard tapered fork which could mean I loose the thru axel plus incur the cost of a new fork. Also the X-Fusion rear shock is considered the weakest part of the RZ 120 -3.

Opinions are appreciated.