Haiku Bike publishes buying guides, product roundups, and how-to articles about cycling technology and accessories. This policy describes the standards every article must meet.

Independence

Our editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, affiliate partners, and manufacturers. No brand can pay to be included in an article, to change a rating, or to review an article before it is published.

Accuracy

  • Specifications, prices, and compatibility details are checked against manufacturer sources before publication.
  • We do not publish made-up statistics, quotes, credentials, or awards.
  • Prices change often, so we avoid quoting fixed prices in article text and point readers to the retailer for current pricing.

Balanced recommendations

Every recommendation lists real drawbacks alongside strengths and explains which riders should choose something else. An article that only praises a product is advertising, not a review, and we do not publish it.

Use of AI tools

We may use software tools, including AI writing assistants, to help organize research and draft text. A human editor reviews, fact-checks, and takes responsibility for every article before it is published.

Safety

For products that affect rider safety, such as helmets, lights, and e-bike batteries, we reference the relevant safety standards (for example CPSC requirements for bicycle helmets and UL standards for e-bike electrical systems) and recommend following the manufacturer instructions. Our content is general information and is not professional advice.

Corrections and updates

When we find or are told about an error, we correct it promptly. Significant corrections are noted at the end of the article. Articles show both the original publish date and the last updated date.

Affiliate links

Some links on Haiku Bike are affiliate links. They are marked as sponsored, and a disclosure appears near the top of every article that contains them. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

Contact the editors

Questions about this policy can be sent through our Contact page.