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05-02.-2008, 09:08 AM
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Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
It is a dark day indeed for bicycling. I have just found out that Sheldon Brown has passed away of a massive heart attack. For those of you who don't know who Sheldon Brown was, he was the world's foremost expert on bicycles, and never hesitated to share his knowledge with everyone. He had a great, but sometimes eccentric sense of humor. He also was very talented in photography and writing. My deepest condolences go out to his widow, Harriett, and to his son and daughter. May he rest in peace.
http://sheldonbrown.com/
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05-02.-2008, 09:18 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
This is sad, sad news. Condolences to his family. I haven't been in cycling that long... but it was obvious through the number of people that referred me to his website that he was a great help to many in cycling (including myself) and that he truly loved the sport. Very sad.
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05-02.-2008, 09:23 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
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05-02.-2008, 10:03 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
Truly sad, he was an expert mechanic in the true sense of the word. He did a lot
of cycling in his younger years, but it was his articles of which you can access through Harris cyclery which I found second to none. He ranked the Sturmey Archer three speed hub as one of the great inventions of the twentieth century. R.I.P. |
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05-02.-2008, 10:19 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
He will really be missed. He posted to Usenet for as long as I can remember. He was a great source of Campy parts and knowledge.
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05-02.-2008, 10:37 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
I can only and my condolences to his family, and agree with all the praise mentioned by the others. His knowledge, and love of cycling will always be an inspiration. A Dio, "Oh captain my captain" bikes.
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05-02.-2008, 12:50 PM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
Most of what I know about bikes I learned from Sheldon...
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05-02.-2008, 10:06 PM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
Just read the news. A real loss to the cycling world. My pile of Sheldon info is the first place I go if I've got a problem. As 'kdelong' said, his willingness to share his knowledge is something that will be really missed.
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05-02.-2008, 11:15 PM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
wow, i didn't know who he was till i went to his website. its a real shame, he was so helpful any cyclist.
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06-02.-2008, 12:24 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
May he rest in peace.
I have referenced his website and articles thousands of times. His knowledge base helped me become a much better cyclist; from mechanics, to technique, to the simple passion of riding a bicycle. I religiously sent newbs to his website, because most other websites pale in comparison.
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06-02.-2008, 12:41 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
May he Rest in Peace.
A very knowledgeable guy and a man who cared about cycling. His contribution and help to a lot of people was very much appreciated. Condolences to his family.
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06-02.-2008, 01:29 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
I guess he just didn't want to live in a world without Heath Ledger. I can't decide if I want to either.
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06-02.-2008, 02:39 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
RIP. Condolences to his family.
As others have said, someone who has been posting on usenet forever, with a hugely informative website. He will be missed.
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06-02.-2008, 03:25 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
Very sad indeed. I have never met Sheldon in person but it still feels like I've lost a friend. He will certainly be missed. My most sincere condolences to Sheldon's family and friends.
Rest (and ride) in peace Captain Bike.
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06-02.-2008, 06:34 AM
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Re: Sheldon Brown, 1944 - 2008
I can't really say much that hasn't already been said. My thoughts are with his family, and may he rest in peace. Not only will his loved ones miss him, but I think the cycling community in general will mourn him. His knowledge and sense of humor showed through in his many writings. His fixed gear stuff helped me decide to go fixed, and I have loved every minute.
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