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possibly - depending on the chainline we could either use the derailleurs as tensioners or get some of these:
All within budget. I've used a number of tensioners on ss MTB's and ^ is the only reliable one. Because the roller is wide and it isn't sprung, you have no chainline issues.
Also, I suggested taking all the unused bits such as shifters and derailleurs and sticking them on eBay as a job lot to help with the budget... but either way, It will be nearly impossible* to go over budget (£40 per bike for the conversion)
*again, I've only seen 1 of 10