Sheldon Brown: 1944 - 2008
"Bicycle Guru" (Richard Junila Brown/www.junila.com)
Sheldon Brown, the human encyclopedia of bicycling knowledge and a famous employee of Harris Cyclery in Massachusetts, died of a massive heart attack Sunday evening, February 3, according to his wife Harriet.
The 63-year-old bicycle expert was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis in August 2007, limiting his prior upright bicycling and workload. His many trademarks include a longish gray leprechaun beard and shaved head. He was also well-known for patiently and thoroughly answering his 500 - 1000 daily emails.
Our thoughts are with Brown's family during their time of loss. His contributions to the bicycle industry were great, and his enduring legacy shall be greater.
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grep888
Posted Thu 6 Mar, 8:11 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
I'll never upgrade my kit beyond his latest writings.
The world is a poorer place for his absence.
May he live forever in bytes.
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petejuk
Posted Thu 6 Mar, 2:57 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
A true legend and orb of knowledge.
My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Reading the many messages here conveys how great a man he was and how generous he was with his time and experience for those who needed help. I was one of those. Thankyou. Rest in Peace.
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skippalmer
Posted Sun 2 Mar, 6:57 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
Roll on Sheldon. Someday we all hope to catch up.
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McBain_v1
Posted Mon 25 Feb, 2:09 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
That is a real tragedy. Me and my dad built up our first bike together using advice almost exclusively gleaned from Sheldon's website. Sheldon even answered my two email questions to him (gear cabling and brakes). Cycling needs characters like Sheldon and I for one will miss him. I hope his website remains, it's a great legacy.
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leloby
Posted Mon 25 Feb, 1:45 pm GMT Flag as inappropriate
Sheldon 'taught' me how to build wheels. RIP.
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