cohophysh
02-04-08, 01:41 PM
In case you haven't heard, Sheldon Brown, BF member and cyclery owner passed away over the weekend. RIP sheldon, may you always have the wind at your back, and thanks for all the cycling advice
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - sheldon brown: RIP
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beingtxstate
02-04-08, 01:54 PM
See This Post (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=385194)
We miss you Sheldon!
We miss you Sheldon!
bautieri
02-04-08, 01:56 PM
My sincerest condolences go out to his family and colleagues. For what its worth I thank him for sharing his knowledge via his website and postings to the forums. Rest easy.
HandsomeRyan
02-04-08, 01:59 PM
I'm very sorry to hear this. He was one of the good ones. He will be missed.
bigtruck
02-04-08, 02:02 PM
Wow that is sad news , What a true gentleman
knatchwa
02-04-08, 10:01 PM
He held strong for sometime, and offered great insight in so many bike related challenges. May He RIP (http://bike-journeys.blogspot.com/2008/02/sheldon-brown-rip.html)
conurejade
02-04-08, 10:48 PM
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
The Historian
02-05-08, 09:06 AM
In case you haven't heard, Sheldon Brown, BF member and cyclery owner passed away over the weekend. RIP sheldon, may you always have the wind at your back, and thanks for all the cycling advice
In April, Sheldon Brown wrote in response to a suggestion that I get different length crank arms for my bike:
Actually, that's not true.
Built-up shoes, spacers and the like change the Effective Saddle Height (ESH) but have no effect on the leverage (Gain Ratio.)
Going to a shorter crank increases the Gain Ratio, so the shorter leg has to push harder on the pedal. Since the shorter leg is also usually the weaker leg, mixing crank lengths is not the best way to approach a leg length discrepancy.
Sheldon " http://sheldonbrown.com/gain " Brown
And I wrote:
Oh my! The man himself has visited this thread! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
I'm still not worthy. I always intended to thank Mr. Brown for his website articles. I found them tremendously helpful, even if as a beginner I didn't understand much of them. Unfortunately my thanks will have to be given here, after his passing. RIP Sheldon.
In April, Sheldon Brown wrote in response to a suggestion that I get different length crank arms for my bike:
Actually, that's not true.
Built-up shoes, spacers and the like change the Effective Saddle Height (ESH) but have no effect on the leverage (Gain Ratio.)
Going to a shorter crank increases the Gain Ratio, so the shorter leg has to push harder on the pedal. Since the shorter leg is also usually the weaker leg, mixing crank lengths is not the best way to approach a leg length discrepancy.
Sheldon " http://sheldonbrown.com/gain " Brown
And I wrote:
Oh my! The man himself has visited this thread! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
I'm still not worthy. I always intended to thank Mr. Brown for his website articles. I found them tremendously helpful, even if as a beginner I didn't understand much of them. Unfortunately my thanks will have to be given here, after his passing. RIP Sheldon.
adrien
02-05-08, 10:03 AM
This is so sad. I had always hoped to go and meet him and buy a SanJos8.
He really made a difference to a lot of folks, and made biking more enjoyable for thousands.
Is there any movement to maybe set up a charity ride in his honor? I'd be happy to be part of that.
He really made a difference to a lot of folks, and made biking more enjoyable for thousands.
Is there any movement to maybe set up a charity ride in his honor? I'd be happy to be part of that.