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So saddened by this news
kaiser- agree. i've been rounded on a couple of times on here myself. it's not pleasant; some absolute turds (in amongst mostly generally decent folk, i hasten to add).
kael once sent me bearings and a prototype tool thing he'd made that allowed me to get my old norco back up and running for free (he flatly refused to take anything for it except whatever feedback i had as to its design and functionality). our world is definitely worse off without him in it.
Wow, only just noticed this (tend to ignore the sticky's! 😳 ).
Didn't know him other than by reputation here and from ordering various bearings over the years, but RIP Kaesae 🙁
RIP Kael 🙁 🙁 🙁
Great bloke to deal with and an absolute gent.
Latest, and last, bit of feedback on those bearings is that they're still going strong and I'm still not riding the bike enough.
RIP dude.
A very different chap from how some folks on here saw him.
Always enjoyed my phone chats with him when ordering bearings, and his shock bush tool works a treat.
Whilst his treatment on here didn't necessarily contribute to his problems, there are some on here who need to learn when to wind their necks in when an easy target comes in range.
RIP
Sad news. I didn't agree with much he wrote and a few times was driven to distraction trying to (genuinely, not maliciously) point out some of the issues with his logic. Eventually I realised it was pointless and left him to his own thoughts. He seemed a nice chap though, and no more eccentric than 50% of the people I call good friends, but over the internet arguments can become heated and personal easily.
Kael was my younger brother and is missed every day. It has been very comforting reading
These posts and to know that what he done to help people was appreciated.
Sorry for your loss Tracy. If it's any comfort, rest assured he was fondly thought of by almost everyone on here. Loopy, no doubt, but it's clear he was well liked. That is testament to what a goood chap he was. Sorry again for your loss.
Thanks for coming on Tracy. I had been tempted to get in touch with Kaels family to let them see how well respected he'd become on here. I hope this offers you some comfort. He was a unique individual and the world is poorer without him.
Sorry for your loss Tracy. I honestly don't know what to say other than I thought he was a nice bloke from my dealings with him. I hope your family can find peace and I give you my condolences.
Before I say anything, I would like to offer my comdolences to Kael's family and friends.
I'm a longterm and infrequent lurker here who very occasionally posts. I didn't know Kael, but I can recall the threads relating to the bearings and the direction they took.
Reading through this thread, this stood out:
I never stood up for him, as some of the things he talked about were barking. Maybe I should have, but how do you mention "the guy might have some problems, so lay off a bit" without making the person extremely uncomfortable.
I'm not sure how things work on web forums, but I imagine that the first place to raise concerns in this type of situation would be with the people who run the site. Singletrack has always struck me as descent and socially conscious and I'm sure they would take take such concerns seriously and act on them.
RIP Kael.
I remember reading some of the abuse he got and just used to think Wow !!!
Internet bullies are ****ers, no place for them on here yet if you look at my last thread you can see they are still here with their sarky comments etc.
****ers the lot of them.
Tracy, thank you for letting us know.
Take care,
J
I never met ur brother Tracy but I did watch some of his videos on YouTube to sort my hubs out. Sorry for your loss and hope time heals for you and yours.
With regards to his views I think the guy just said what he felt and there's nothing wrong with that. Only problem is socially its not acceptable to say certain things and although some people will engage in a debate others will just mock and jest cos it's easy to gang up just as it is in a kids playground. I think he showed courage and conviction where others took the easy option so maybe folk should take a good hard look at themselves and their own ISSUES .
RIP Kae maybe we'll meet in another life.
Yes sorry for your loss Tracy and thanks for posting on here.
Is there a particular charity that you and the family would like any donations to be made in Kaels memory?
I'm really sad.
Used his bearings and found them to be excellent.
He stuck up for me once here and I never forgot that. Made him a wheel to say thanks.
Ride in peace mate.
Thank you all for your kind words and condolences it is very much appreciated.
I know he was different but he was one of the sweetest and caring people and would go out of his way to help anyone and it's good to know that most of the folk on here saw past his different take on life and appreciated his knowledge.
We took a collection at his funeral for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland if any one want's to donate to them.
Will do, thanks for the link.
What a tragic, tragic loss.
Only dealt with him once or twice through email, but come across as a truly decent bloke.
I remember thinking at the time that someone as helpful & nice as he was deserved better than some of the daft comments folk left when he was genuinely just trying to help folk out.
Very sad.
Peace to his loved ones.
Thanks for the link.
Thanks to most of you for the lovely words and memories of my Son Kael, he was very much loved and was a loving and caring person who is very much missed by us all, his Parents, Brother, Sisters, Neices, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. R.I.P Kael????Xxxx
Hi Alison, I've sat here and sighed a few times, wondered what I could post, but ultimately I can't say anything of any use (nothing unusual there though 🙂 ) .
One thing for sure is that the good folk of this world, recognise and benefit from other good folk, and Kael was clearly one of them.
Best wishes, Rich
Hi Alison, Tracy... Kael was a star.
He gave us a lot of his time, invited us round to his flat to get stuff sorted, he couldn't help enough...
Yes, he had a different perspective but he was always there...
Condolences and best wishes to the family.....
Thanks Rick, he sure did love bikes and helping people.
Thanks Rich
It is very good to know that Kaels family known he was well thought off by people who visit here. Thank you Alison and Tracy for letting us know.