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Is the 1x1 rigid ? bouncy front end will help you go faster.
1) if going from 26" and staying rigid look to 29" over 27.5 or 29+.
2) Tapered head tube opens up many choices of tapered or reducer cups to run 1 1/8" forks.
3) wider equals better. I am still on 135mm haven't had any issues :)
4) Slacker equals better. rewind 10 years and world cup level downhill riders where getting custom made frames to race, some only designed to last a few races (silly light tubing). At the time the industry wouldn't release the pro spec geometry, partly in fear of lots of legal action as it was deemed you needed to be a world cup contender to actual be able to ride the bikes with super slack geo. 10 years on and this is the new normal. depends on what your riding and how fast.
Would deffo get a demo ride first if looking at something Slack. it may take a bit of getting used.