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RIP Paul Brodek

Old 07-26-22, 05:58 AM
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One of too many who left us too soon. Adieu, Paul.
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Old 07-26-22, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by billytwosheds
He always had something useful and positive to share. His fisheye profile picture was cool, too. RIP

RIP Paul Brodek
https://www.feeneyfuneralhome.com/tributes/Paul-Brodek
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Old 07-26-22, 06:54 AM
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It’s unusual to feel such a connection with a person virtually, but PCB (aka Paul) stood out. When I saw the announcement over on the ibob group I thought, “No, not PCB…” I never met him, but like so many others I enjoyed his posts, friendly manner and willingness to share. He will be missed.
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Old 07-26-22, 06:55 AM
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Sad to hear of Paul's passing. Condolences to his family.
He seemed like a very nice, genuine person. Whenever I would ask him about some obscure, random Suntour detail, he would go into great detail about whatever it was I asked about. If he didn't know (or remember), he'd be almost too apologetic for not being able to help.
I've spent a lot of time reading through his posts, enjoying all the detail he went into about his days with Suntour. Very interesting to hear the inside scoop. Really going to miss his insights.
His photography was great, and he had some really fantastic bikes.
In reading others' reminiscences here, on other forums, and CR, it is clear how well he was liked, and how much he will be missed.
RIP Paul.
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Old 07-26-22, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by smontanaro
I learned from a post on Classic Rendezvous that Paul Brodek — @pcb — died July 21 from glioblastoma. He will be sorely missed.
Oh no! Sad to hear of this. He was a generous source of info and seemed like a very nice guy.
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Old 07-26-22, 09:09 AM
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Wow. Sad news for sure. Such a generous and nice individual.
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Old 07-26-22, 09:46 AM
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RIP Paul
With great sympathy to his immediate family and friends and to his family here at the Forums.
I had some interaction with Paul through pm's and he was always a great source of information and willing to help.
He will be missed.
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Old 07-26-22, 12:43 PM
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Very sad to learn of his passing, RIP Paul.
I am another who really enjoyed his deep knowledge, bicycle passion and great generosity in sharing these with us here on C&V.
Yes, he will be missed.
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Old 07-26-22, 01:46 PM
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Sad. Early 60's.
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Old 07-26-22, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by billytwosheds
He always had something useful and positive to share. His fisheye profile picture was cool, too. RIP
I like it too. Looks like a good friend of mine. So young and sorry to hear. Condolences and best wishes to his friends and family.
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Paul, I hope in whatever afterlife there is, you're now experiencing the equivalent of riding hundreds of miles a day - each ride on a different, but equally beautiful and flawlessly-performing bike.

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He will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family.
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Old 07-27-22, 01:41 PM
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I had the privilege of listening to Paul's Suntour stories while drinking beer in the parking lot of the Battleground Inn at a CR gathering. Sad that more of us won't be able to enjoy those talks. RIP.
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Old 07-27-22, 02:05 PM
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Always looked forward to his professional looking photos he would share here. He took the time and gave a ****.

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Old 07-27-22, 03:02 PM
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Very sad news indeed. I did not have a chance to meet Paul in person, but I greatly appreciated our online interactions and his many contributions to this forum. His collection of bikes was incredible, More importantly, he was always a kind, generous, and thoughtful member of our community. He will definitely be missed. Condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP Paul.
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