Comments on: The “Go To Guy” http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:57:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Oderus http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34559 Oderus Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:03:25 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34559 I don't know a single mechanic, myself included, who hasn't gone to his website for some obscure bit of information. He truly lived and breathed bicycles. I don't think it could get more unique than Sheldon. A class act, top notch wealth of information and knowledge and a great will to share it. Sheldon, you will be missed. Ride in Peace. I don’t know a single mechanic, myself included, who hasn’t gone to his website for some obscure bit of information. He truly lived and breathed bicycles. I don’t think it could get more unique than Sheldon. A class act, top notch wealth of information and knowledge and a great will to share it. Sheldon, you will be missed. Ride in Peace.

]]> By: Rusty http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34502 Rusty Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:23:36 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34502 Sheldon was Mr. Internal Hub. I had just purchased a GT Peace 9r and bought a Nexus internal 7-speed from Sheldon on his recommendation to lace it up in the back wheel. Imagine how amazed I was to ask a question via e-mail and receive a response shortly after. He was definitely a regular guy who was always ready to lend his expert advice. However, he will always be looked up to by those who enjoy his experience and his attitude. Sheldon was Mr. Internal Hub. I had just purchased a GT Peace 9r and bought a Nexus internal 7-speed from Sheldon on his recommendation to lace it up in the back wheel. Imagine how amazed I was to ask a question via e-mail and receive a response shortly after. He was definitely a regular guy who was always ready to lend his expert advice. However, he will always be looked up to by those who enjoy his experience and his attitude.

]]> By: neener-niner http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34469 neener-niner Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:25:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34469 Very sad indeed. Very sad indeed.

]]> By: welshcyclist http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34461 welshcyclist Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:21:44 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34461 Yes, I agree with the comments already posted, and would only add, how I came across Sheldon Brown. I'd been back cycling since June '06, I had access to the internet, and so, later that year typed in "bicycling" into the search engine, and was amazed to find a plethora of sites related to my new passion/hobby. But, the remarkable thing was, and still is, that they all refer to Sheldon's website, as the place to go for bicycle related info. His passing is a great loss to his family and the cycling fraternity of the world, I'd like to pass on my condolences and sorrow to his family, but also congratulate them on the wonderful legacy that Sheldon has left to the world, so easily accessible, via the internet. Yes, I agree with the comments already posted, and would only add, how I came across Sheldon Brown. I’d been back cycling since June ‘06, I had access to the internet, and so, later that year typed in “bicycling” into the search engine, and was amazed to find a plethora of sites related to my new passion/hobby. But, the remarkable thing was, and still is, that they all refer to Sheldon’s website, as the place to go for bicycle related info. His passing is a great loss to his family and the cycling fraternity of the world, I’d like to pass on my condolences and sorrow to his family, but also congratulate them on the wonderful legacy that Sheldon has left to the world, so easily accessible, via the internet.

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34447 Cloxxki Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:06:26 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34447 Sheldon was GLOBAL. Him speaking the English language, and picking the internet as his medium, he reached passionate riders in countries most of us do not know the proper spelling of. He was a hero in The Netherlands and France, those communities already stepped forward in honoring his legacy. Apart from the obvious loss to cycling and humanity in general, I'd like to thank the Brown family for allowing Sheldon time to pretty much complete his masterpiece.It comes across pretty complete to me at least. I hope his website remains to exist. Many new riders are entering the sport, and Sheldon can give them a hand. Sheldon was GLOBAL. Him speaking the English language, and picking the internet as his medium, he reached passionate riders in countries most of us do not know the proper spelling of.
He was a hero in The Netherlands and France, those communities already stepped forward in honoring his legacy.

Apart from the obvious loss to cycling and humanity in general, I’d like to thank the Brown family for allowing Sheldon time to pretty much complete his masterpiece.It comes across pretty complete to me at least. I hope his website remains to exist. Many new riders are entering the sport, and Sheldon can give them a hand.

]]> By: Vandal http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34423 Vandal Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:32:27 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34423 What an unfortunate loss to cyclists. Hopefully someone (a few someones) will take it upon themselves to maintain his website. Whenever I need a straight answer I know I can trust to be accurate, his site is at the top of the list. What an unfortunate loss to cyclists. Hopefully someone (a few someones) will take it upon themselves to maintain his website. Whenever I need a straight answer I know I can trust to be accurate, his site is at the top of the list.

]]> By: Mickey http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34404 Mickey Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:16:13 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34404 Very sad news. I knew him only from his exellent website. I'm still amazed of his knowledge and work. Poland will miss Sheldon. Very sad news. I knew him only from his exellent website. I’m still amazed of his knowledge and work.
Poland will miss Sheldon.

]]> By: cyclotourist http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34388 cyclotourist Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:18:58 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2008/02/04/the-go-to-guy/#comment-34388 He was the heart and soul of bike culture in N.A. I feel he singlehandedly promoted and encouraged bicycling in the U.S. and Canada as much as any person in our society. He will be missed. He was the heart and soul of bike culture in N.A. I feel he singlehandedly promoted and encouraged bicycling in the U.S. and Canada as much as any person in our society. He will be missed.

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