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Rob Lynch R.I.P.
April 26, 1959 - December 23, 2011

by SHADESSEAN

30 January 2012 - 02:30 AM Post #1

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Rob Lynch.. April 26, 1959 - December 23, 2011

I found out that My buddy Rob Lynch passed away ,Dec.23rd 2011 :flower:

if you have pictures or stories .. post them up.

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30 January 2012 - 02:49 AM Post #2

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R.I.P. Rob.

30 January 2012 - 02:57 AM Post #3

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did he use to own PeddlePower? aka Powerlite?

or did he race with SE racing?

I dont know much about him.

RIP Rob

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30 January 2012 - 03:08 AM Post #4

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ToddH, on 29 January 2012 - 06:57 PM, said:

did he use to own PeddlePower? aka Powerlite?

or did he race with SE racing?

I dont know much about him.

RIP Rob

Both and more..

30 January 2012 - 03:14 AM Post #5

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Privateer as well. (of course that's no news to Sean or many others)

Chatting with Woody at one of our gatherings.

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30 January 2012 - 03:15 AM Post #6

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RIP Rob.

30 January 2012 - 03:15 AM Post #7

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sad to hear. i just talked to him a year or two ago. we met up after i bought a frame off him.

rest in peace Rob.

30 January 2012 - 03:16 AM Post #8

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R.I.P

30 January 2012 - 03:17 AM Post #9

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riding the mythical Quadangle cruiser proto type

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30 January 2012 - 03:20 AM Post #10

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Back around 1976 Rob drove myself and Brenda West to Arizona for a BMX National. Rob was driving, Brenda was sitting backwards in the front seat, leaning against the dashboard and me in the back seat of his Vega, we were talking away.

Rob was one of those people who just had to turn around and look at who he was talking to. On one occasion as he looked over his right shoulder to talk to me, he steered the car to the left and drifted onto the shoulder. As he jerked the wheel to the right it threw Brenda onto the center console and she pushed the gearshift into neutral. The engine reved up and Rob was sreaming like a little girl that his car blew up. I reached up between the seats and pushed the shifter back into drive and all was well again.

I thought it was funny as hell but I think Rob may have needed a change of underware.

:ROTFLMAO:

Good times.

30 January 2012 - 04:17 AM Post #11

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How did he die? Young age too. Most typical is around 70 and 80 years

30 January 2012 - 06:26 AM Post #12

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Narler Park ...at Long Beach.. Veterans Stadium

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30 January 2012 - 08:00 AM Post #13

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R.I.P to a true legend and pioneer.

30 January 2012 - 06:51 PM Post #14

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Damn sad news,RIP Bro...

30 January 2012 - 07:22 PM Post #15

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Wow...super sad news. If there is more information, please post it.

30 January 2012 - 11:05 PM Post #16

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What a shame.

31 January 2012 - 02:03 AM Post #17

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That is a shame, Rob will be missed. He sold a lot of bikes for me. R.I.P Rob

Jim Melton

02 February 2012 - 04:04 AM Post #18

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RIP Rob Raced With him@ yarnell And Many Other Tracks He Was A Funny Guy Will Be Missed But Never Forgotten A memorial And Old School Ride In His Honor Will Be Happening In The Near Future

02 February 2012 - 05:48 AM Post #19

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I had no idea his actual birthdate was 2 days away from mine. Knew Rob from latter 70's. Rob took over Peddlepower Cyclery in Orange mid 80's. Stopped in to visit him a couple times and I bought my first mountainbike from him around '86 or so. First bike I had to actually pay for in many years! Did my first Mammoth Mountain Kamikazee race on it too. RIP buddy.

02 February 2012 - 04:17 PM Post #20

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Those who we fortunate to have crossed paths with Rob will remember his fun loving and friendly spirit. My last road trip with Rob was traveling up north to a UBR National - if i remember correctly Rob's Hot Rod was a Pinto with a Fire Breathing 327 motor dropped in-
Any of you remember this Car?

Note - Rob's tricked out first generation Mtn Bike Hybrid.

This photo was taken at Three Tree's Downhill Mtn Bike Race in Mission Hills. Note the Prototype JT pants worn by Curt Evans, Brian Skinner and myself.

RIP Rob