No question he was a great guy. When I was getting back into biking I had
the great good fortune to have a consultation with Sheldon when I was
buying my first Rivendellesque Heron Road from Harris. He certainly
contributed much information to the biking community but I think it was his
enthusiasm and practicality that inspired me in his online presence. The
way he handled his health challenges was also an inspiration to me. Jim D
Massachusetts
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 11:53:52 AM UTC-5, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
> Just wanted to take a moment and mention that today is the date which
> Sheldon Brown left us.
> Once upon a time, it was not all that easy to find quality information
> about bicycle equipment and history. This was back when usenet actually
> mattered, and listserv's were reasonably cutting edge.
> It's hard to understate the comprehensive and clearly knowledgeable
> presence that was Sheldon Brown. He methodically built and expanded a
> website which brought together his copious helpful posts in the groups and
> lists.
> Of course, what made him legendary was not just his technical knowledge,
> but the humor and enjoyment he brought. For many cyclists, April First
> will remain Sheldon Brown Day - if you want to know why, start here -
> http://sheldonbrown.com/5and5.html and then follow the links to other
> ShelBroCo product announcements.
> He was an amazing beacon of bicycle knowledge during the early years of
> the internet. His love of bicycling and selfless sharing set a tone which
> guides many of us today. Whether it was obscure Whitworth threading or
> simple, thorough description of wheelbuilding, hub overhauling or flat
> fixing, the solution was simple - "AASHTA"... As Always, Sheldon Has the
> Answer.
> Tailwinds always, Sheldon!
>
>
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