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Old 09-06-09, 04:01 PM
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I know there's not a whole lot of point to posting this, but I'm just getting into bicycle mechanics and Sheldon Brown's website has been hugely informative. Much more importantly, however, it has been inspirational in a way few things are. To be so passionate about something is a trait most of us mortals can only hope to attain. I wish I could give him a hug.
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Old 01-13-10, 10:34 PM
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If I hear one more: "How do I clean my chain? Should I really boil it in Laquer Thinner?" thread...

https://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
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Old 05-17-10, 07:20 AM
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Need to add my 2-cents...Sheldon was the driving force and inspiration for me to set up my shop (along with a heavy dose of inspiration from my buddies at Team 'Lope)....invaluable, and like a firm hand helping you to understand, you dispel so much of the arrogance that surrounds bikes and components.

I modeled my shop and operation after the tone and lessons of Sheldon's site. I think of my shop as the "inverted bike shop", where people are not kept screened away from the mechanics area.
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Old 07-07-11, 01:38 AM
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Hi Sheldon,
Congratulation for your Internet site.
I come from the electronic site but like to pedaling on my bike and like to know how to repair.
For that one have to learn. What I miss is start from Shimano and continue other manufacturer. This make more hard the works for other like yours who want help for others. One that there is not an indication table about all the main products
and what part you can change with what parts. The other thing that
I miss make even more difficult to find an equalent/same part that you can not have the measurements of the parts.
All the best.
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Old 10-12-11, 01:33 PM
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Old 10-12-11, 01:38 PM
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Very helpful, thanks
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Old 10-12-11, 02:12 PM
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I just noticed this thread.

I have to say I have had the pleasure of dealing with the late Mr. Brown, we exchanged a few emails over the NuVinci hub a few years ago. He is a force sorely missed within the cycle industry and I can only hope that his website continues to live on in his memory.
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Old 10-26-11, 08:21 AM
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passionate fixed gear rider here...just like sheldon

i learned how to build a wheelset just by following the instructions from his website 12 years ago

awesome guy!
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Old 12-12-13, 09:19 AM
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Wow, Sheldon Brown. I often forget, and sometimes I'm just plain lazy. Sheldon reminds me, quite often, that I am just a mere mortal.

Thank you.
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Gosh, what Sheldon Brown has done for the bicycle community is just huge. I personally own him such a debt for all the knowledge that he imparted on me.

I never was able to meet or converse with him but really felt the loss when he passed. What a legend.
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Old 11-13-14, 10:59 AM
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I wholeheartedly agree. My love of vintage bikes began around 6 months ago and I have learnt so much from the master. I only wish I had the opportunity to thank him in person. What an amazing human being.

Originally Posted by mastershake916
Gosh, what Sheldon Brown has done for the bicycle community is just huge. I personally own him such a debt for all the knowledge that he imparted on me.

I never was able to meet or converse with him but really felt the loss when he passed. What a legend.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sheldon! We miss you.

he would have been 71 today...
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Old 12-16-15, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by greg3rd48
I wholeheartedly agree. My love of vintage bikes began around 6 months ago and I have learnt so much from the master. I only wish I had the opportunity to thank him in person. What an amazing human being.
Happy birthday Sheldon,,, I know you're up there looking down on me and shaking your head ,, But with your help I'll get it,,,,
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Old 07-21-16, 06:37 PM
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thank you

Just recently found some helpful information about cranks, thank you for that
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Old 08-08-16, 09:30 PM
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I've rarely been around anyone I'm sure loves bicycles and cycling as much as me. Through his lessons his love for cycling is displayed for the world. Nobody has ever taught more about cycling to as many. Thanks Sheldon, we all miss you.
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Old 09-21-16, 01:00 PM
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good information, thanks
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Old 02-10-17, 04:10 AM
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Same as others, not a helpful comment but I always pass on Shelodons website to mates who want to learn
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Long live his website RIP
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Old 04-26-17, 07:01 AM
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London Times Obituary of Sheldon Brown: https://www.gsevans.com/blog/2008/03/...don-brown.html

Quite a worthy tribute
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Old 12-22-17, 01:57 PM
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you're good Sheldon

You're good Sheldon, your site helped put me through on lacing up wheels. Thanks, thumbs up and God bless you.
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Old 12-23-17, 12:06 PM
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Just saw this thread now and I am in agreement with all. Brownie was a huge inspiration for me when I first started building wheels and working on bikes. He also had some wonderful articles outside of Cycling. I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheldon a few times over the phone as well as emailing back and forth during his illness. For being in such demand, he was always so laid back and humble. Never ending patience with a soft word to help steer you towards his knowledge. He understood one's love for bikes as it was within him as well. He was pretty funny too. Even though he is gone, his articles will march on educating the masses. He left a gift that keeps on giving. What more could you ask for?
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Old 12-30-17, 02:20 PM
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Very inspirational site and man (from what I gathered over the Internet at least) for me as well.
Along with Jobst Brandt, who had also made some articles on Sheldon's site.
And, not to forget, the "keeper of the flame", John Allen, who, from the way I understand it, still keeps it all alive and running, with numerous contributions to the site himself.
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Old 08-24-18, 08:34 AM
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Hard to believe Sheldon has been gone for 10 years now!
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Originally Posted by Slaninar
Very inspirational site and man (from what I gathered over the Internet at least) for me as well.
Along with Jobst Brandt, who had also made some articles on Sheldon's site.
And, not to forget, the "keeper of the flame", John Allen, who, from the way I understand it, still keeps it all alive and running, with numerous contributions to the site himself.
Agreed that my cousin John is a smart and well motivated guy. hHs side of the family tree got the brains. Andy
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