It's ok, I know you're a generous soul!
Anyway, did another wee ride round Whinlatter yesterday. Looks like the drivetrain won't take the combination of dirt and wear, the granny is goosed and just wants to chainsuck all the time, so just went and ordered the necessary bits from Chainreaction. Hopefully they should be here tomorrow. Need to keep an eye one the bash guard/chain device though, it's a good dirt trap and fiddly to clean.
Oh, and sorted the tyres out too. An optimistic combo of Highroller front and Larsen rear
No, we haven't been getting the hot sunny southern weather!