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allison

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/index.html

Not much info, but he had had MS for the past few years.

tkblazer

yea, i read a while back that he was really sick... RIP dood

Rob

Oh no!

Kid A

the OG godfather...RIP

reflux

Very sad day...

DBD

He will be missed. When I started building wheels years ago it was because of him. I used to have the pics and directions he gave up all over the walls because they were super simple and if followed correctly you would have a strong, straight wheel. Granted there is more to it then just what he published but it is a very good place to start for just about anything mechanical on a bicycle.

DBD

2wheel_lee

Yes, it is a very sad day. Several years ago, he and I shared a bunch of e-mails while he was trying to collect data on bicycles standards on rec.bicycle.tech, or something like that. I was trying to help him fill in some of his tables to include a lot of stuff being used for DH bikes at the time. Although many accused him of being a retrogrouch, I believe just the opposite was true - although he had his areas of expertise, he truly wanted to know about all aspects of bicycling.

It was always entertaining and a pleasure to read the wheelbuilding banter and debates between him and Jobst Brandt. Sheldon was always an easy guy to have online conversations, and his general knowledge of obscure stuff goes unmatched.

The world has lost a wealth of information, a legend, and a great guy. RIP.

uzziboy

I have to agree with you lee, i actually spoke to him numerous times about my Rohloff hub, which there was no one else who knew 1/100th of what he knew about the hub. He was always helpful, pleasent, and interested in what bike I had it on and that I used it for DH. He will be greatly missed.

Vince

mntbiker12

RIP. His site was one of the very first I found when I got into MTB...it was a great resource. Our cycling community lost a good one.

ghixon

I read about him having MS a month or so ago. He will be missed by many...

Rob

Here's a page he made about his illness with MS.

http://sheldonbrown.org/ms.html

dutch · 07:23 PM

Just saw this over at the fixed gear forum I'm a part of:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/index.html

truly a loss for cycling. RIP.

oops i totally just started a thread in general discussion about this. my bad.

Anyways, its still sad news and maybe the late sheldon deserves two threads.

roadkillross

very sad news. his mind was soo full of cycling knowledge.

Pho'dUp

Holy smokes. This is so sad. I remember reading his articles over and over when I first got interested in bikes.

I'd been following his blog just read about how he was doing. It was amazing that despite losing so much physically he was still carrying on. Writing his blog, reviewing books and DVDs and trying to get out and see shows and events with his family.

I hope all the best for his friends and family.

Winger

This is some very sad news. The only consolation I have is that I sent him an e-mail thanking him for his site last year.

Quote:

4/5/07

Dear Mr. Brown,

I've been Mtn biking for the last 4 years in the Southern California area. I search the Internet for general problems I have with my bike and often get directed to your web site. I re-remember the site every time I see your picture at the top....who could forget the helmet ornament? I always appreciate the help you provide and the in-depth knowledge you display. Today I used your article about single speeds to convince a friend to buy a quick release skewer for his new bike.

Anyhow, I usually just read the article and keep going, but today I stopped to read the rest of the site. I was really disappointed when I read about the problems you are having with your legs. I wish you the best of luck and hope that you can get back on the trails soon. The Mtn biking community needs ambassadors such as yourself out there on the trail.

Thanks again for your site.

Andrew

Quote:

Thanks for your concern. I'm bearing up OK, some days better than
others. I guess I'll just have to play out whatever cards I've been
dealt.

I'll continue updating http://sheldonbrown.com/health as news comes in...

All the best,

Sheldon

northshore

RIP indeed. He was a wealth of knowledge.

andy aka rut

So sorry to hear the news. He will truly be missed!

bighit8

Man truly a big loss. R.I.P

biglimey

He'll be sorely missed.....

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2wheel_lee Old-school BMXer	Yes, it is a very sad day. Several years ago, he and I shared a bunch of e-mails while he was trying to collect data on bicycles standards on rec.bicycle.tech, or something like that. I was trying to help him fill in some of his tables to include a lot of stuff being used for DH bikes at the time. Although many accused him of being a retrogrouch, I believe just the opposite was true - although he had his areas of expertise, he truly wanted to know about all aspects of bicycling. It was always entertaining and a pleasure to read the wheelbuilding banter and debates between him and Jobst Brandt. Sheldon was always an easy guy to have online conversations, and his general knowledge of obscure stuff goes unmatched. The world has lost a wealth of information, a legend, and a great guy. RIP.


uzziboy Err.. double his pleasure	I have to agree with you lee, i actually spoke to him numerous times about my Rohloff hub, which there was no one else who knew 1/100th of what he knew about the hub. He was always helpful, pleasent, and interested in what bike I had it on and that I used it for DH. He will be greatly missed. __________________ Why ask why, does it really matter???????? Uzzigirl on riding at Peters, "I'm allergic to stinkyness"


Vince Senior Member	Rip __________________ Ride Fast ><> ><> ><> http://sponsorhouse.loopd.com/Member...7/Default.aspx


mntbiker12 Quest: Singletrack	RIP. His site was one of the very first I found when I got into MTB...it was a great resource. Our cycling community lost a good one. __________________ iLive MTB! Frame for sale: 04 Haro XLS R7


ghixon Which way did he go?	I read about him having MS a month or so ago. He will be missed by many... __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.


Rob STR Veteran	Here's a page he made about his illness with MS. http://sheldonbrown.org/ms.html


dutch Senior Member	Just saw this over at the fixed gear forum I'm a part of: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/index.html truly a loss for cycling. RIP. oops i totally just started a thread in general discussion about this. my bad. Anyways, its still sad news and maybe the late sheldon deserves two threads. Last edited by genusmtbkr5 : 02-04-2008 at 07:23 PM. Reason: merged with existing thread


roadkillross Throw some Dee's on it	very sad news. his mind was soo full of cycling knowledge. __________________ Offroadie-"I ride a fixed gear, but I'm no hipster." dirttorpedo- "i like the runs..........:


Pho'dUp Put MBenga in!	Holy smokes. This is so sad. I remember reading his articles over and over when I first got interested in bikes. I'd been following his blog just read about how he was doing. It was amazing that despite losing so much physically he was still carrying on. Writing his blog, reviewing books and DVDs and trying to get out and see shows and events with his family. I hope all the best for his friends and family. __________________ I know the saying goes "Measure twice and cut once", but I prefer my method of "casually estimate once, cut once, and regret forever". -teamdicky


northshore Aloha Brah!	RIP indeed. He was a wealth of knowledge. __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons http://kencolada.blogspot.com


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bighit8 STR Veteran	Man truly a big loss. R.I.P __________________ DINO BROWN:I am a BIG fan of the G-Spot! You can quote me on that! ELSHIVA:Hey, what can a girl say? Trust me, that much vibration was NOT enjoyable......

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