TotalShanner-
Awesome news, congratulations! Glad to hear you're keeping it pure with a SS drivetrain too ;) Looking forward to seeing some pics once it's built up, I always liked that Ochre colour.
In terms of tyres, although I run B+ as opposed to full 29+ on mine, I've been using Maxxis Rekon+ front and back for ages and really rate them. I ride weekly in our local woods and they can handle most conditions pretty well and still roll plenty fast enough for me. They come in 2.8, although inflate a little narrower on my rims: (https://www.bikemonger.co.uk/maxxis-rekon-folding-exo-tr-29-x-280-23514-p.asp)
Oh, and inserts - do yourself and favour and fit some! Especially if you have carbon rims, they give you peace of mind to really experiment with tyre pressures without fearing every square-edged root. I just use the cheap-ish Huck Norris ones, and run the tyres at around 12PSI front and 15PSI rear. I'm 60kgs in my riding gear for reference.
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I wanted a red one in truth, but as you say - beggars can't be choosers, especially when they're not exactly easy to come by anyway! Mine's slowly getting battered so hopefully I'll eventually be able to justify a respray.
It'll be great to see another Stooge on the forum, fingers crossed it all comes together for you!