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Bob Haro (born June 29, 1958, in Pasadena, California) is an American former (retired from active competition) professional freestyle BMX rider turned artist and business executive. He is the founder of Haro Bikes and was one of the most important early innovators of BMX freestyle.
Bob Haro, born and raised in Southern California, is an inspirational designer, artist, athlete and entrepreneur. Bob, known today as the Father of Freestyle BMX Riding, is one of the few athletes in action sports to be recognized as an icon to the sport that he founded during the late 1970s.
The Bob Haro Story. Known around the globe as the originator of Freestyle BMX, Bob Haro grew up influenced by the skateboard and BMX race scene in southern California. As a kid he started doing tricks on a BMX bike and wound up spearheading something radically new, and influencing generations with his riding style, artwork, and designs.
From day one, Bob Haro set standards for innovation with his relentless pursuit of perfection when riding his bike. The most iconic and accomplished riders in the history of the sport lined up to represent Haro, promoting a unique culture and a new direction for bicycle riding.
The companies flagship model, the Haro Extreme, Bob Haro designed a radical triple-triangle frame design that incorporated a sloping top-tube, that allowed for a shorter head tube and fork-steerer. The range also included two mid level models; the Haro Instinct and Haro Impulse.
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