This one is heavy, we lost a member

[Mzilliox]

Jon Williams, aka Otis, aka Drillium Revival passed away last night. Not sure of the cause just yet, but he was fit as a fiddle and holds several local KOMs. we had just chatted 3 days ago about riding when he gets over the flu. im gutted

[fiamme red]

Terrible news. The bicycle world has lost a true craftsman. I've admired his work for a long time on Flickr. :(

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/albums

[ergott]

Very sad to hear.

[Mzilliox]

Terrible news. The bicycle world has lost a true craftsman. I've admired his work for a long time on Flickr. :(

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/albums

you've also admired his work on the Weigle award winning bike from recently, as he did the drillium work for that prize winning champ...

like ive said, im shocked and gutted and numb

[mistermo]

Jon Williams, aka Otis, aka Drillium Revival passed away last night. Not sure of the cause just yet, but he was fit as a fiddle and holds several local KOMs. we had just chatted 3 days ago about riding when he gets over the flu. im gutted

Not sure if it's related, but I had the flu nearly two months ago and am still not recovered. This year the flu was a beast. Most sick I've been as an adult. Condolences.

[R3awak3n]

Not sure if it's related, but I had the flu nearly two months ago and am still not recovered. This year the flu was a beast. Most sick I've been as an adult.

yes it has. It almost killed my grandma. She had to be hooked to a respirator for a couple of days.

I am very sorry to hear about Jon. I did not know him but definitely have seen his amazing work. My thoughts are with his family.

[8aaron8]

Tragic news, he did such amazing work. Condolences to his family and friends.

[jghall]

Yes very sad to hear. Condolences to family and friends.

It had been a while since I last viewed his page. Talented guy.

[LJohnny]

Very sad to hear about Otis’ demise.


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[Clean39T]

Condolences to you Matt, to Otis’ family, and all here who knew him.

It so happens I was just reading this while eating my lunch: https://cyclingtips.com/2018/03/mourning-ride-when-times-get-tough-a-simple-spin-can-work-wonders/

Maybe others will find something in it that helps.

[soulspinner]

So sorry to hear this. Any day can be our last.........

[JAGI410]

Sad news indeed. I remember him from the C&V forum too.

[cmbicycles]

Always sad to hear the loss of a true craftsman, or friend, or family member... and especially any combination thereof. He was talented for sure and will undoubtedly be missed by many. His work was impressive.

[EliteVelo]

Sad to hear. Thoughts and prayers to all.

[marciero]

Flu?? That is very sad. How old?

[54ny77]

Wooooooowwwwwww that is beautiful work. Just incredible.

So sad to hear of a forum member passing. Condolences to all who knew him and called him friend and/or family.



Terrible news. The bicycle world has lost a true craftsman. I've admired his work for a long time on Flickr. :(

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/albums

[Mzilliox]

No, i do not think the flu got him... he was quite young (early 50s) and very fit. it is much more likely a heart issue, but its only speculation at this point.

[RobJ]

Sorry to read of this news and condolences to you Matt and anyone else that he was close to. There's no easy way to deal with these things, but hope everyone and his family finds peace.

[fiamme red]

Here's a blog post about him from five years ago, and one from last year:

http://biciak.blogspot.com/2013/01/drillium-revival-jon-williams.html

http://biciak.blogspot.com/2017/04/more-millium-and-more-drillium.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wCH3jirL-OE/UPxM-uA1J7I/AAAAAAAABAQ/P-S-qWgpYCs/s1600/jon.jpg

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AvvL8pacLMA/WOvjMINX7-I/AAAAAAAACmA/gCphQj5R5bgemSpN8mp6ih0ZiWBFkhohwCLcB/s1600/16874643041_7418268f82_o.jpg

[Burnette]

Terrible news. The bicycle world has lost a true craftsman. I've admired his work for a long time on Flickr. :(

https://www.flickr.com/photos/54616231@N04/albums

Thanks for the link. I would put a set of those chain rings on the wall of my home office.

On his passing, well, through his work and obviously by his relationships, part if him does live on.

[David Kirk]

I'm so very sorry to hear this.

dave

[gasman]

Oh man, I'm sorry for his family and his friends.

[SPOKE]

I'm so sorry and sad to here this news. My prayers go out to his family and friends....

[ceolwulf]

My condolences to family and friends.

[zross312]

So sorry to hear about this, and my condolences to Jon's family as well. My dad just had to spend 4 days in the hospital to get over his flu/pneumonia combo. This year's flu has been very scary.

yes it has. It almost killed my grandma. She had to be hooked to a respirator for a couple of days.

I am very sorry to hear about Jon. I did not know him but definitely have seen his amazing work. My thoughts are with his family.

[91Bear]

Almost two years to the day after Baylis.

[bob heinatz]

Sorry to hear this.

[coelacant]

Terribly sad news Matt. I exchanged emails with Jon a few times about the cool bikes Jeff made for him and expressed interest in having him doing something cool for my L'avecaise bike but waited too long...

Tom


No, i do not think the flu got him... he was quite young (early 50s) and very fit. it is much more likely a heart issue, but its only speculation at this point.

[bobswire]

Very sad news indeed.

[thwart]

Sad to hear.

Study came out recently showing risk of cardiac event goes up after influenza... inflammation being the likely culprit.

[pjbaz]

Wait, did he do the drillium on Chapman's NAHBS entry, too!?! Oh man, that thing was gorgeous and I believe I even took his card just in case I got inspired. Damn, so sorry for your loss.

[cpamplin]

Sorry to hear this. Very sad.