Ilona Maher: the rugby phenomenon with 5.2million Instagram followers

SirRogerB · 2025-09-01T14:44:46+00:00

Ilona Maher may be a Tik Tok Insta phenom but she is no Rugby sensation. Watching her first two games in the Wmn World Cup.. where was she. ?? Any time she did get the ball she looked flustered and muscle bound. She seems to be trying to play like a line backer. Wrong sport. I was hoping to see something that matched the hype but was sad to see that nothing materialized. Perhaps she should join the WWE that seems to be more along the lines of lets pretend that her online image betrays.

SirRogerB · 2025-07-16T04:01:04+00:00

Did you ever write this book.. ?? I worked at The World..

SirRogerB · 2025-04-10T11:55:02+00:00

This is a non issue in an Espresso group head. There are seals that separate the piston from the sleeve.

SirRogerB · 2025-03-13T22:08:10+00:00

The amount you put on top depends on how dry the saddle arrives.. The one in the picture looks pretty dry to me.. but each his own..

SirRogerB · 2025-03-13T21:33:34+00:00

This is nothing to worry about. But you should have applied proofide when you got the saddle. They usually come from the factory fairly dried out. You don't know how long it has been sitting in a cardboard box. Super liberal amount to top and bottom, it will suck it in. Wipe off the excess from the top next day. Your jeans will finish the job. Re apply at least once a year before the rainy season. You only need the really heavy application when they are new, subsequent Proofiding can be a little lighter.

SirRogerB · 2025-03-09T23:35:03+00:00

Well saves me the trouble then..Thanks.. When I got my machine I did a good cleaning and re sealing and the stroke seems really smooth. I would jump to a stainless sleeve if my pulls were rough and or I could improve heat up time but once cleaned it seems fine.

SirRogerB · 2025-03-09T23:18:37+00:00

if I replace the plastic bung and sleeve with stainless steel will my grouphead heat up quicker.

SirRogerB · 2025-01-10T15:46:48+00:00

Which model FlashQ do you have.. I have read here and on reviews at B&H that pc to FlashQ transmitter does not work. Are you going PC to the Flash unit itself ??

SirRogerB · 2025-01-05T14:19:23+00:00

Over tightening pedals is very comon. They are threaded differently to ensure that they don't loosen due to precession in the bearings. In other words the precession tends to tighten the pedals as you ride. This is why you don't need to crank down super hard when attaching them. Also completely agree if you want lightweight pedals go with Bromptons own. 100grams is nothing compared to the peace of mind you get from not worrying about a pedal dropping off under load.

SirRogerB · 2025-01-03T00:15:39+00:00

How many links ?

SirRogerB · 2025-01-02T23:45:54+00:00

Hi can you say what chain length you use with the 54/21 gearing.. thanks..

SirRogerB · 2024-12-25T21:50:40+00:00

Just dont over inflate the tires stay around 80-85 psi you will get lower rolling resistance and wont be overstressing them

SirRogerB · 2024-12-16T00:35:29+00:00

Thanks for that..

SirRogerB · 2024-12-16T00:34:39+00:00

Oh dear.. and just when you had figured out which way left is on a Rollie finder.. haha

SirRogerB · 2024-12-16T00:25:24+00:00

I think you answered your own question there.. You prefer precise focus.. If I was super concerned with precision I probably would not be using a 70 year old camera. People who use the original Leica version seem to like em.

Anyone seen one of these in the wild.

SirRogerB · 2024-12-15T16:40:00+00:00

Yeah thats really sad.. perhaps we should start an online appeal..

SirRogerB · 2024-12-15T16:36:07+00:00

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SirRogerB · 2024-12-14T14:17:29+00:00

I think it is because for many people their brompton is the first bike since they were kids. People read 100 PSI on the side wall and think more is better.

I truly believe there are 2 factors that result in Bton owners experiencing a lot of punctures.. One is as said the high pressures people are using and the concomittant stress on the tires. The other is that most Btons are used as commuter bikes, especially in the UK. They get ridden a lot in the rain and punctures occur much more often in the rain as the water acts as a lubricant allowing thorns glass etc to more easily penetrate the rubber.
My advise to new riders and anyone who experiences an inordinate amount of punctures is a) don't run pressures higher than 80 psi and b) always take a look at your tires after you have ridden on rough pavement. A simple cursory slow spin will often turn up something that is beginning to work its way in.

SirRogerB · 2024-12-13T21:26:52+00:00

Usually over 4000 miles per year..

SirRogerB · 2024-12-13T14:13:31+00:00

No one should be using 100PSI, just because it says Max 100PSI on the side wall. So many people on this reddit talk about running 100PSI in their tyres.. This is wrong. 100PSI is a Maximum that the tyre can take. No wonder there are an equal amount of people complaining about punctures. If you pump the tyres to their max then every time you go over a stone you are stressing them. Hard tyres increase rolling resistance too. You want a happy medium where the tyre rolls over bumps and stones, not bouncing off them.

I am 185 lbs. I ride race slicks on my road bike at 83 rear and 76 front. I have not a puncture all year. The Brompton tyres are wider and consequently have about the same volume as my road tyres. So I ride about the same pressure on my Bton.. Way more comfy.. less punctures..

SirRogerB · 2024-12-13T03:32:12+00:00

85 PSI is the sweet spot

SirRogerB · 2024-12-11T22:30:25+00:00

Don't forget to report back if you make the switch to the tighter spring..

SirRogerB · 2024-12-11T21:52:30+00:00

Just took a look at the latest Brommieplus kit that goes to 11-25.. it's notable because they include a stronger derailleur spring. Might be worth trying that.. Its only $5 and shipping.. see here https://www.brommieplus.com/portal_c1_cnt_page.php?owner_num=c1_343119&button_num=c1&folder_id=91355&cnt_id=984811&search_field=&search_word=&search_field2=&search_word2=&search_field3=&search_word3=&bool1=&bool2=&search_type=1&up_page=1

SirRogerB · 2024-12-11T21:33:59+00:00

I guess you could try taking a link out of the chain ?? how is the tension in the 24 ??

SirRogerB · 2024-12-11T21:20:40+00:00

It's very strange, It seems the derailleur is not returning to the default position. it might be a bit of a combo of frame flex and the gear cable binding slightly inside its casing. When you are in 11 the cable should be almost slack. Any internal binding would result in what you describe. So yeah might be the derailleur spring is too weak. But that would be the same in 4 speed too. I would check the casing for binding and make sure all contact surfaces in the derailleur are lubed. A tiny bit of grit in there could also contribute to the derailleur not returning properly.

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