supercheap mtb/hybrid bike build

[320touring]

10 secs from the end of last night's ride, the chain decided it much preferred being a free spirit..

Sickened, I just left it.

I shall sort the shift tomorrow-i have a guide for doing the front (which seems to be the issue) and will get the cables oiled.

Tonight is pub/curry night with work

[320touring]

It appears the last chain based episode has smashed the chainguard.

I shall investigate removal forto add lightness, and an added sense of danger when cycling in flares

[320touring]

Just been out on it (shedtastic trainer times) and got the old average speed up from 10.3 to 10.6 mph.

Think next goal now is to be able to do 7 miles in 35mins.

Need get out at the weekend- want to get a couple of pbs on the old strava sections!

[320touring]

just been on this for the first time in 3 weeks as got fed up.

its now making a most odd noise from the arse end-dunno if its mechanism or hub or whit.

any suggestions for a cheap rear setup and wheel?needs to take a 1.95 26" tyre.