Sheldon Brown (bicycle mechanic)

Sheldon Brown
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Born(1944-07-14)July 14, 1944
DiedFebruary 4, 2008(2008-02-04) (aged 63)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesChristopher Joyce (pen name); Carapace Completed Umber (alter ego)
Occupations
  • bicycle mechanic
  • technical expert
  • author
EmployerHarris Cyclery
SpouseHarriet Fell
Children2
Websitehttp://sheldonbrown.com/
Notes

Sheldon Brown (July 14, 1944 – February 4, 2008) was an American bicycle mechanic, technical expert and author. He contributed to print and online sources related to bicycling and bicycle mechanics, in particular the web site Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Technical Info. His knowledge of bicycles was described as "encyclopaedic" by The Times of London.