Affiliate Disclosure
The Short Version:
BikeBud is reader-supported. Dealing with ads is annoying, so we don't host them. Instead, when you buy parts or tools through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps keep our guides free and independent.
How We Make Money
BikeBud participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that many of the links you see on our site, specifically in the "Parts", "Tools", and "Consumables" sections of our maintenance guides, are affiliate links.
If you click on one of these links and make a purchase from the retailer (like Competitive Cyclist or Amazon), the retailer pays us a small percentage of that sale as a referral fee.
How Does This Affect You?
- No Extra Cost: The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to the store.
- No Bias: Our recommendations are based on what works best for the repair, not what pays the highest commission. We often recommend specific tools because they are the industry standard for durability and precision.
- Support: Your purchases help fund the hosting, development, and content creation for this site.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
BikeBud is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Editorial Independence
Our primary goal is to help you fix your bike safely and correctly. If a generic tool works just as well as a name-brand one, we'll tell you. If a specific expensive grease is the only thing that works for a high-performance hub, we'll explain why. We earn our keep by being a trustworthy resource for home mechanics.
Thank you for your support!