From what I have understood 2x drivetrain is not possible. I thought I would want 2x gearing too and that was requirement when I bought my gravel. However, did a week long bikepacking trip in Spain and felt fine with the deore. Terrain was mostly going up and down so if mostly flat it could be different. Personally I think the Judy Gold is only suitable for gravel. I weight arround 80kg and the fork felt way too flexy and didn’t have necessary support. Recon should be at least some what better. I changed to SID which was great as long as it worked. I have now returned two SIDs an got a refund. Manitou Pro would most likely be great, but is too expensive so I don’t have a fork now. I have also considered the Recon and Revelation as budget options.
If you don't mind going up to 120mm travel you could get a good deal on a Reba RL takeoff on Pinkbike. They look to be selling for around $200-300 right now. I have been riding one on my chisel for a few years now and like it a lot better than the Judy. I can tell that it does not flex quite as much as the Judy, but also a little more plush. Still has the Motion Control damper, which is not my favorite, but it works well as long as you stay out of chunky trails.
I have tired a 50, 60, and 70mm stem. I ended up staying with the 70mm.
it depends on personal preferences and riding stype - for racing XC or just going fast uphill and on flat you can go longer than 80-90mm and 17 and above degrees negative raise.
I'm running a 90 and its about as long as I'd want to go on this frame. I tried a 105 and the steering felt weird on it.
Yes mine came with a RaceFace 34T chain-ring on a RaceFace Affect 175mm crank on a size Medium chisel.
I won't confess to being a geo expert, but there are a few questions that stand-out. Which tube are you referring to - top tube, seat tube, down-tube? From where to where are you measuring from and does that measurement (starting and end point and angle) match the Specialized geometry chart? Perhaps more importantly, how does the bike fit you - are you in a comfortable position, not too stretched nor too cramped? If it fits and you are comfortable then the tube measurement is an irrelevant in my opinion. I would also look at that front hydraulic hose routing which seems quite "looped" and an accident in waiting and risk of getting caught in the spokes.
I reckon you have the 15mm torque caps which are specifically there to help improve engagement with the Rockshok forks. Not essential per the below link. So imho you just need the "standard" 15mm end caps.
