Get the Alfine tensioner and live with the aesthetics.
Does it work fixed? I can't do SS as it's a 6-bolt cog.
No possibilities of a magic gear? You could file the dropouts a bit if it's for a beater (assuming your Marin?)
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Get the Alfine tensioner and live with the aesthetics.