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Kilo - I also used a 10-speed XTR chain, which didn't help either!
I've just built up a ss rigid inbred - converted Alivio triple up front with original 32T chain ring in outer position, 8 speed chain, 17Twide base cassette sprocket rear with DMR simple tension seeker. On vertical dropouts, only just getting enough tension with tensioner pushing down.
I like it but chain tension will become an issue. Most of my riding on it will be fairly flat, so in time I think I'll go 33T or 34T ss specific on front, 32:17 seems fairly easy at the moment, so shouldn't be too much of an icrease, and will help chain tension a fair bit.........
But, I like it, so simple and natural, no fuss, just get on and pedal!
I've converted my scott scale 29er to singlespeed for most winter duties. The trails round my way are so slow and slick at the moment I'm not going to be setting any PRs, so may as we'll make it interesting in a another way. I don't find it as bad as I thought, hills are tough but you get plenty of rest when it's flat or road. My average speed is about the same as on a geared bike. I use a narrow wide chainring and can swap to a 1x10 in about 10min if I feel the ride needs some gears, 3x10 takes about 40min, but I can see me going back there again.
It's not for everyone, quite cheap to do, and you can always put the gears back on!