Finally went with a 1×10 setup

Raceface 36T paired with a 46-11T 10s Deore cassete, derailleur and shifter I pulled from my retired diamondback mason trail+. The crank arms are a cheap amazon set that are surprisingly sturdy. New Odyssey Evo 2.5 U- brake and a Shimano T610 v-brake paired with Avid FR-5 levers. Its my first time running these tires. They have horrible puncture protection, but they do look good. Love this bike.