At bikesonwheels.ca , we believe in transparency and honesty with our readers. This page explains how we use affiliate links to support our website and the impact this may have on your experience.

1. What Are Affiliate Links?

  • Affiliate partnerships: We partner with companies (e.g., bike retailers, gear brands, or Amazon Associates) to earn commissions when you purchase products through our links.
  • No extra cost to you: Prices remain the same whether you use our links or not. Commissions help fund our content creation.

2. How We Use Affiliate Links

  • Product recommendations: We only link to products we genuinely believe in, based on research, testing, or expertise.
  • Contextual placement: Affiliate links may appear in:
    • Bike reviews (e.g., “Check the price on REI”).
    • Gear guides (e.g., “Best mountain bike helmets”).
    • Tutorials (e.g., “Shop this tool kit on Amazon”).

3. Our Promise to You

  • Honest reviews: Affiliate partnerships do not influence our opinions. We prioritize providing accurate, unbiased information.
  • Clear labeling: Affiliate links are marked with a disclaimer (e.g., , “Affiliate link”).

4. Affiliate Programs We Use

Examples of platforms we participate in:

  • Amazon Associates
  • REI Affiliate Program
  • Specialized Bikes Partner Program
  • Adsense

5. User Responsibility

  • Always research products independently before purchasing.
  • Check retailer return policies and warranties directly.

6. Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for:

  • Product quality, shipping, or customer service issues from affiliate-linked retailers.
  • Changes to pricing, availability, or terms on third-party sites.

7. Questions?

Contact us for clarification about our affiliate practices.