Cycling Links for July 17

In an effort to liven up the blog a little bit I'm trying something new here and posting a daily recap of interesting cycling links I've come across. No promises that this will be a permanent ongoing thing, just something I want to test out.

Jack Taylor Cycles
I discovered Joel Metz's awesome compilation of information about Jack Taylor bicycles while researching one I found on eBay (alas didn't win that auction either). They were a small three brother shop in England that specialized in hand built steel frames for over 50 years before they finally closed up shop for good in the 90s.
Freeman Transport
Fixed speed bicycles built in Missoula with S&S couplers for easy break down and transport. No brakes – no gear – no fuss. Simplicity itself.
Squirrel Test | Yehuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery – Bicycle Comics
Heh! Guess I'm not the only one wondering about the whole carbon fiber vs. squirrel issue!
Quick & Easy Bicycle Skirt Guards – Instructables
Good information that goes beyond simply adding fenders to your bike for additional clothing protection.
Wise Words – Sweat Free Commuting
Good tips for dealing with one of the significant factors that keeps people from commuting by bike.
Longtail Bikes: A Review and Buying Guide | MetaEfficient
Great run down (with pictures) on several different designs in the emerging cargo/utility bike scene. Something along the lines of the Xtracycle/Big Dummy is going to be my next car ;)!
Trailsgalore.com
Really cool hiking trails resource for Washington, Oregon, Alaska and California. My only disappointment is that Spokane County is virtually undocumented and I know we have plenty of trails around here.