Editorial Guidelines & Standards | TurinBikes

At TurinBikes, we are committed to delivering honest, accurate, and genuinely helpful content for cyclists and everyday riders. This page outlines our editorial standards — the rules we follow to ensure every guide, review, comparison, and tool meets high levels of integrity, transparency, and usefulness.

The entire site is managed and edited solely by Sachin Kadwal. No external contributors, guest writers, or sponsored teams are involved at this time.

Last updated: February 2026

Core Editorial Principles

We adhere to these foundational rules in every piece of content:

Rider-First Focus — Content is created to solve real user problems (comfort for prostate/hemorrhoid issues, budget e-bikes, reliable accessories) based on actual search queries, reader feedback, and community discussions.
Independence & No Paid Influence — Rankings, recommendations, and “best” picks are never influenced by affiliate commissions, sponsorships, free products, or advertiser pressure.
Evidence-Based Only — No unsubstantiated opinions or personal anecdotes. All claims are backed by aggregated data from verifiable sources (detailed in our Research & Testing Methodology (/research-testing-methodology)).
Transparency — We clearly disclose how content is created, updated, and monetized.
Accuracy & Freshness — Information is cross-checked and refreshed regularly to reflect current market realities.

Content Creation & Review Process

All content follows this structured workflow:

Topic Selection — Based on high-search-volume queries, common rider pain points (from Google Trends, Reddit, Amazon Q&A), and direct reader suggestions via contact form.
Research Phase — Aggregate data from multiple independent sources (manufacturer specs, 500–10,000+ verified user reviews, forums, studies). Full details: Research & Testing Methodology (/research-testing-methodology).
Scoring & Comparison — Apply consistent, weighted criteria (e.g., Comfort 35%, Value 30%) to create objective tables and recommendations.
Writing & Fact-Checking — Written by Sachin Kadwal; every major claim verified against at least 2–3 sources. No AI-generated final content without human review and edits.
Disclosure Check — Affiliate links clearly marked; no hidden promotions.
Publish & Monitor — Live after final proofread. Monitored for feedback, errors, or new data triggering updates.

AI Usage Disclosure

We occasionally use AI tools (e.g., for initial research summarization, outline generation, or grammar checks) to improve efficiency. However:

No article is published as pure AI output.
All final content is written, edited, fact-checked, and approved by Sachin Kadwal.
AI does not replace human judgment, data verification, or transparency.

If any section relies heavily on AI-summarized sources, it is clearly noted in the article.

Independence & Conflict of Interest Policy

No Sponsored Content — We do not accept paid reviews, guest posts with hidden promotions, or “featured” products for money.

Affiliate Links — Used only where relevant and clearly disclosed . Commissions do not affect rankings — a poor-performing product stays poor even if it pays higher.

Personal Conflicts — Sachin Kadwal has no ownership, employment, or financial ties to any bike/parts brands reviewed on the site.

Update & Correction Policy

Regular Updates — Major guides refreshed every 3–6 months or sooner for: new model launches, significant price changes, recalls, widespread user-reported issues.

Corrections — Errors reported via email or contact form are reviewed within 48 hours. Fixes are made promptly, with a changelog entry.

Update Log — All meaningful changes tracked publicly at Correction & Content Update History.

Sources & Citation Standards

We prioritize primary and high-trust sources (official specs, peer-reviewed studies, verified purchase reviews).
Links to sources are included inline or in footnotes where possible.
If data comes from aggregation (e.g., Amazon review patterns), the sample size and date range are stated.

Feedback & Accountability

We welcome corrections, additional data, or suggestions. If you spot an inaccuracy, outdated info, or have better sources:

Email: turinbikes.info@gmail.com
We respond and update transparently.

These guidelines ensure TurinBikes remains a trustworthy resource — not another affiliate-heavy review farm.

Sachin Kadwal
Sole Editor & Researcher
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