February 4, 1013 marks the 5th anniversary of the passing of Sheldon Brown, founder of sheldonbrown.com and still the author of most material on the site.
As a friend of Sheldon’s once said, “After they made him, they threw away the mold.” He was unique in his knowledge of bicycles, his ability to put that information clearly into writing, his willingness to share, and his sense of humor.
We mourn his loss, and miss him.
We continue to do our best to expand and update the site, though we regret that we can never match his style!
John Allen and Harriet Fell
we miss him on and off the bike.
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After may years I still find my self referring to these pages. Thank you for keeping them current.
didn’t realise it was 5 years, came on here today looking for information about rim sizes… just goes to show that ewhat he strarted is still needed. Thank you Sheldon.
To be honest I don’t know what I would do without Sheldon’s web site. I has saved me from making many a mistake in the past, and no doubt in the future. I get the feeling he is looking over my shoulder sometimes when I am working on my bikes ( I have toooo many, my wife says ). Glad I found this site many many years ago. The only source you need for all things bicycle. My only regret is I never met Sheldon in person. One in a million.
It’s hard to believe he’s been gone that long and I’ve been using these articles that he wrote for even longer. Quite a legacy he has, and a great friend and wife to have kept it going.
Note: There’s a typo in the article, 1013 = 2013
R.I.P. Sheldon, and thanks, AGAIN, for teaching me something new every time I google for bicycle related information!!
I think I started using the site with a 28K dial up modem. I would like to add my thoughts for you after these five years. I would also like to add my thanks for not only keeping the site up, but also keeping it up to date as well. Well done!
I didn’t know Sheldon is no longer with us. I have been using this site for several years. What a great legacy this is.
Didn’t know also, what a great guy! Hope his family, sons and legacy is ok, this website is awesome and almost a human contribution.
Best,
J
Just was on a business trip, coming from the Netherlands.
Just had to visit Harris Cyclery as Sheldon’s information and humor have always been an inspiration for me.
Felt like a quest; I could feel Sheldon’s presence. Sorry for not being in Boston area six years before.
Great work to keep his website alive and updated!
Get cycling on a level par with the Netherlands!
Sheldon was an utter legend. Period.
Sheldon indeed left a legacy… you guys are doing an amazing job of preserving it, and, adding up-to-date content. Thank you for that. Ride on, Sheldon!
I remember asking for advice years ago.
Sheldon gladly answered my questions, and follow up questions, and all the questions after that.
His knowledge and warmth were shining bright, even in emails. I never met him aside from the emails, and I miss him greatly.
Thank you guys for keeping the site up to date!