Comments on: Sheldon Brown RIP http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:11:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Stan http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-85251 Stan Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:36:47 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-85251 I found out about his death only today, in July 2008. Sheldon had helped me a few times by email messages sent to and from him. I own one of the very old Raleighs that Sheldon knew well and my questions to him concerned my dear Raleigh. I even once called him at the W. Newton bike shop and he was, as usual, helpful to me. I'm sad to know he's gone now. He was a kind, wonderful human and was good to so many. I found out about his death only today, in July 2008. Sheldon had helped me a few times by email messages sent to and from him. I own one of the very old Raleighs that Sheldon knew well and my questions to him concerned my dear Raleigh. I even once called him at the W. Newton bike shop and he was, as usual, helpful to me. I’m sad to know he’s gone now. He was a kind, wonderful human and was good to so many.

]]> By: Adam http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-81336 Adam Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:57:20 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-81336 This is so sad, I just found out today! Most stuff I know about bikes and biking I've learned from his articles. He went too early too, oh my... what a loss to biking community and humanity. My condolences to his family. He'll be sorely missed but his legacy will live on! Adam This is so sad, I just found out today! Most stuff I know about bikes and biking I’ve learned from his articles. He went too early too, oh my… what a loss to biking community and humanity. My condolences to his family. He’ll be sorely missed but his legacy will live on! Adam

]]> By: bIKE pUNK http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-76476 bIKE pUNK Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:50:02 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-76476 We are extremely saddened by the news of Sheldon Browns passing. He was a bicycle master/guru and a hero to us here at bIKEpUNK.com ! We have made a tribute to Sheldon Brown. free Stickers for all. go to www.bikepunk.com for more info. Sheldon you are sorely missed! Thanks for everything! RIP Sheldon Brown We are extremely saddened by the news of Sheldon Browns passing. He was a bicycle master/guru and a hero to us here at bIKEpUNK.com ! We have made a tribute to Sheldon Brown. free Stickers for all. go to http://www.bikepunk.com for more info. Sheldon you are sorely missed! Thanks for everything! RIP Sheldon Brown

]]> By: Mark http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-75783 Mark Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:28:08 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-75783 Having been away for a while, I was shocked to hear of the sad news. Although we never met, I did follow his posts and emailed him on occasion. We were miles apart politically, but joined at the hip in our belief in rebuilding older bikes with modern adjustments. I name all my bikes, and the current conversion I have made, a rebuilt 80's Bianchi hybrid type bike with a 7 speed Nexus hub, will be named in his honor. It is only fitting since it was his webpage instructions on the build that guided me. He was a enlightened visionary who was able to look in to past to see the future. My condolences to his family and friends. Having been away for a while, I was shocked to hear of the sad news. Although we never met, I did follow his posts and emailed him on occasion. We were miles apart politically, but joined at the hip in our belief in rebuilding older bikes with modern adjustments. I name all my bikes, and the current conversion I have made, a rebuilt 80’s Bianchi hybrid type bike with a 7 speed Nexus hub, will be named in his honor. It is only fitting since it was his webpage instructions on the build that guided me. He was a enlightened visionary who was able to look in to past to see the future. My condolences to his family and friends.

]]> By: Larry http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-75374 Larry Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:12:41 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-75374 Sheldon left a wonderful legacy and was/is a beautiful example of a generous spirit who inspires us all. What a wonderful man. We would all do well to emulate his example. God bless you man! Larry Sheldon left a wonderful legacy and was/is a beautiful example of a generous spirit who inspires us all. What a wonderful man. We would all do well to emulate his example.

God bless you man!

Larry

]]> By: Kim http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74749 Kim Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:13:05 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74749 Wow. That seems like a fitting tribute. That and a big ride on his birthday. Wow. That seems like a fitting tribute. That and a big ride on his birthday.

]]> By: John http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74744 John Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:09:25 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74744 I am saddened by the news. Sheldon was my muse. I will have to name a bike after him in remembrance. I am saddened by the news. Sheldon was my muse. I will have to name a bike after him in remembrance.

]]> By: jeff http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74392 jeff Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:26:43 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74392 Sheldon Brown will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. Deepest condolances to his family. The cycling world in general and the touring/utilitarian/commuter/DIY mechanic cyclist in particular are deeply in his debt. Personally, I was inspired to learn to build and true my own wheels from his website. All of my bikes(I have 5) are equipped w/self-built wheelsets. This is just one small example of his legacy. I'm honored to ride on wheels in some way connected to him. My favorite quote: "Dura-Ace is componentry for rich suckers." Truly, one of a kind. RIP, Mr. Brown Sheldon Brown will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. Deepest condolances to his family. The cycling world in general and the touring/utilitarian/commuter/DIY mechanic cyclist in particular are deeply in his debt. Personally, I was inspired to learn to build and true my own wheels from his website. All of my bikes(I have 5) are equipped w/self-built wheelsets. This is just one small example of his legacy. I’m honored to ride on wheels in some way connected to him. My favorite quote: “Dura-Ace is componentry for rich suckers.” Truly, one of a kind. RIP, Mr. Brown

]]> By: Murph http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74335 Murph Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:13:24 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74335 We were on our way to Newfoundland, in line for the ferry in Portland ME to Yarmouth NS. It was a while before the ferry departed, so we got out and stretched our legs, walking among the others waiting for the ferry to load. Checking out this social scene, I noticed a bearded guy with a group of people, handing out candy(?) to people, and having fun just meeting people. I can't remember what made me think it was Sheldon (maybe a bike t-shirt??), but I was pretty sure it was him, and had to introduce myself to the legend. We talked bikes for a few minutes, and he was headed to a folk festival in Nova Scotia. I realize I'm stating the obvious, but he was just a great guy to meet. Thanks for everything, Sheldon. We were on our way to Newfoundland, in line for the ferry in Portland ME to Yarmouth NS. It was a while before the ferry departed, so we got out and stretched our legs, walking among the others waiting for the ferry to load. Checking out this social scene, I noticed a bearded guy with a group of people, handing out candy(?) to people, and having fun just meeting people. I can’t remember what made me think it was Sheldon (maybe a bike t-shirt??), but I was pretty sure it was him, and had to introduce myself to the legend. We talked bikes for a few minutes, and he was headed to a folk festival in Nova Scotia. I realize I’m stating the obvious, but he was just a great guy to meet.
Thanks for everything, Sheldon.

]]> By: Dave from Van http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74245 Dave from Van Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:15:11 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/02/04/sheldon-brown-rip/#comment-74245 I was saddened by Sheldon's passing. He was a great voice and truly demonstrated the Joi d' vivre that the simple bicycle brings to a life well lived. Let's all take a page from Sheldon's book and help spread our knowledge and love of cycling to get more people on bicycles and out of their cars. I believe the bicycling lifestyle is our last best hope. Inspire your partner, your co-workers, your friends and family! ride a bicycle, save the planet, David I was saddened by Sheldon’s passing. He was a great voice and truly demonstrated the Joi d’ vivre that the simple bicycle brings to a life well lived.

Let’s all take a page from Sheldon’s book and help spread our knowledge and love of cycling to get more people on bicycles and out of their cars. I believe the bicycling lifestyle is our last best hope.

Inspire your partner, your co-workers, your friends and family!

ride a bicycle, save the planet,
David

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