bnelson

rip sheldon and many thanks

rodri9o

stonecrd

Very sad news, he was a great contributor to this forum. I suggest the Forum be renamed to the Sheldon Brown - Bicycle Mechanics forum

DieselDan

His advice was always spot on. We all came to his defense when sometroll disagreed with him. He always answered emails, and usually would take our phone calls. We all loved him, and we all defiantly missed him. The Eternal Ride just got damn good mechanic.

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Matt Gaunt

This is tragic news, I have literally just heard. My condolences to Sheldon's family alongwith my prayers.

Matt

DougG

Godspeed, Sheldon.

hhabca

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sheldon Brown.

I didn’t know him personally, but I’m certain that through the effort and time he put into the bicycling web site he certainly got across a part of his personality – a part I really liked and aspire to. For me it was the ‘anything is possible’ and ‘don’t believe the hype’ attitude that seemed to be common throughout his writings. Just look at the pages on bikes he’s owned and fixed, or his postings here.

One other thing about Sheldon – he didn’t hide behind a moniker or avatar or whatever – he was “Sheldon Brown” and we all knew him as that. Nothing to hide and everything to share with all of us - a truly generous man.

BigBlueToe

I'm one of hundreds if not thousands of bicyclists for whom Sheldon took the time to send a personal answer to a bicycle-related question. His website has helped me immeasurably. I hope it will be maintained for a long time to come, both as an invaluable resource and as a tribute to him. The Goofy figure on my helmet was inspired by the eagle on his.

My condolences to his family. The man was a legend and a wonderful guy. To say he will be missed is an understatement. Adios, Sheldon.

bikeman

I am truly saddened by his passing. He was a great man and I'm sure his family and friends will miss him, as will all the cyclists that he touched in one way or the other. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, co-workers, friends and compatriots. His lasting legacy is that he brought so many of us into the world of cycling and fun. Rest in Peace.

Jurgen

Wow. Very sad.

Thanks for all the help, Sheldon!

white lobster

I've only met Sheldon a couple of times. It's so rare to find someone who's a true contrarian for all the right reasons ... someone who's smart but not condescending, a un-self conscious goofball.

The bike world lost a reluctant titan. To his family: your husband/father/brother/son was one of a kind. He will be remembered and he will be missed.

dmac49

Sheldon will be forever be missed by us all, but we should also all give thanks not just to his caring, but also for his family who shared this wonderful person with the world. He now is on a truly epoch ride. Rest well Sheldon.

Ruckin

In the 80s when I was first learning about bikes I discovered Sheldon through his book and the occasional phone call (no net back then). Even though he was on the other side of the country he
would always take the answer my noob questions and take the time to make sure that I understood the answer. Many years later I am just getting back into bikes again and discover that he is still the man! He still was willing to answer my stupid questions and has been quite patient with me. He was also a good source of oddball parts to keep my 80's bikes going. He was an incredible treasure that I will miss alot. I just hope that when I pass on and have stupid bike questions he will be there to answer them.

Stuart (still riding suntour)

peterbarson

Who will ever be able to fill his shoes (helmet)
Condolences to his family, friends, and all of us who loved him.

newbojeff

Had to add my condolences to the Mechanics Forum. This is a tremendous loss. As much as anyone, he helped me get into wrenching for myself.

The Harris Cyclery website says there will be a memorial service in March. I hope many of us can bike there.

blamp28

RIP Sheldon. Thanks for all you have contributed.!!!!! Prayers for Sheldon's family.

7rider

Sheldon Brown was a unique individual who contributed so much to the cycling community. He had such an active interest in so many things, and up to his last day, he had so much to say:

https://sheldonbrown.org/journal/journal-0801.html

RIP Sheldon. Whenever I'm working on a bike, I'm sure you'll be looking over my shoulder.

'nother

Didn't know Sheldon personally but we did correspond through the forums many times. He was a precise and careful mechanic and excellent teacher. I'm sure his web pages will be kept but not having his personal touch (there, here, and other forums he visited) will leave a tremendous hole in the world of bike wrenching.

Too late, but anyway: thanks, Sheldon...were it not for you I probably would never have achieved LBS Independence. You will be missed.

DMF 

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halcpa

Barukh atta adonai elohainu melekh ha-olam dayan ha-emet.

May his legacy of inspiration, kindness and knowledge be spread from generation to generation.

vrkelley

My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sheldon Brown. He humbly posted on these forums and never stooped to the trolls.

nowheels

Missed by many, revered by all........

sunnybiker

I cant tell you how many times I went to the web and Harris Cycles for information that Sheldon put there,How many times I referenced Mr. Brown for some truly archaic bit of Cycling lore, and how great it was to hear him even only in e-mail put down the Biker law. It is a sad day, We all have much to learn from the way he lived and now much to live up to also.
Rest in peace Amigo.

velomont

My sincere condolences to Sheldon's family and friends. He has been a wealth of information and has kindly responded to two questions I've emailed him.

doglhunt

My hat is off.Thank you Sheldon..... You'll be missed.