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Yeah this afternoons research and peek at the bike has left me with the same conclusion. I think a good clean and as best as I can adjust the shifting should solve the issue sufficiently. I get very shit up when my chain skips and I lose all connection but hopefully this will solve that.
Tyres and contact points sorted should be good, just need to chose my tyres!
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I suspect you have a screw-on freewheel rather than cassette. SJSC seem to have a good range, but looks like they max out at a 34t largest sprocket. I'd not be massively keen to go 1x with that as a lowest option, but YMMV.
They look like they may be riveted together rather than bolted, so not an easy conversion to 1x (unless you leave the extra chainrings in situ, which rather defeats the idea of going 1x).
In summary, unless you want to get into the realms of Trigger's Broom, I'd stick with the current drivetrain and spend your money on some more comfortable bars and grips. Enjoy the ride, and say hi to the Kelpies for me.