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I have a Shimano triple crankset to play with. What should I do?

• 50t "bash guard", 44t chainring
  
• 44t outer, 39t middle but still 1x, so I can change gear ratios slightly, albeit with a terrible chainline in the 44t case
  
• ugly single ring 44t or 39t (middle chainring position)
  
• bad chainline single ring 44t or 39t (outer chainring position)
  
  

Alternatively I could just install my 3x8 derailleur and levers, but it's not exactly fashionable.