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Must comment, as I've had good service from City Link, Southampton & Guildford depots.
(From Wiggle)
(Your experience may vary!)

I was not for charity status.

It would seem my fears have just been justified, if the OP's comments are true.

Late into this, but I tend to ride mainly in a gear of approx. 56", casually.

The rest come into play when I have to go uphill; Bottom of 36"".

So; probably, about 3, unless I'm going uphill.

Have had one for years.

Mine has a SpeedDrive fitted in the bottom bracket. This makes it rather heavy, but increases the ratios, (it was all the rage at the time).

I first used it for touring/day rides of up to around 90 miles, just as was, with the 8spd.

Then it became my off road hack for several years; & it still survives to this day.

You should be able to fit a front changer, if you can find one. It requires a bolt on type.

My last outing on it was a charity ride this year. A bit sluggish, or was that just me......

Hope this is of use to you.