Originally Posted by
prj71
Lol. Bikes are simple machines and not that hard to understand.
I've perused Sheldon's info numerous times. Nothing earth shattering or ground breaking.
Like it or not...Online purchasing is the way most bikes will be bought in the future. The LBS is the middle man, making the bike cost more than the consumer wants to pay. My current 2 mountain bikes were purchased online sight unseen.
He had lots of great advice about bikes, and was very generous with his time writing up his knowledge for us.
But, that is not really what made him special. He was decent, kind, and funny. That is what made him special for many of us.
I still miss him.
Jim
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Last edited by jgedwa; 06-16-21 at 11:52 AM.