Long before Oakland was called Oak Town, it was known as Bump Town, so dubbed by Union Pacific RR engineers because of a hump under tracks that ran through the city. I am not that old, however. I've been riding East Bay roads diligently since the late '80s. Almost all of my too-numerous bikes are steel resto-mods. I love vintage frames, but I don't love vintage shifters, brakes, or derailleurs. I am friendly in person, I can be a grouch at the keyboard occasionally

. Looking forward to learning and contributing.