Peter Wool, owner/mechanic at Port City Bikes, prepares to true a bicycle wheel at his Portland shop.

Wool is a supporter of commuter cyclists, which he believes has gained in popularity as parking options become fewer on the peninsula.

Wool smiles while preparing to add new gear shifters to a 10-speed bicycle.

Wool worked in IT before opening his shop. His life partner, Karyn Jenkins, is co-owner pf Port City Bikes.

One reason Wool left the IT world was because he wanted to work with his hands. Here he focuses as he trues a wheel spoke by spoke.