Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 2026

Our Commitment to Transparency

The Rider Gear believes in full transparency with our readers. This page explains our relationship with the brands and products we write about.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing means we earn a small commission when you click a link on our site and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. The merchant pays us a referral fee for sending customers their way.

How We Use Affiliate Links

Some links on The Rider Gear are affiliate links. When you click these links and complete a purchase, we may earn a commission. This helps us cover operating costs and keep producing free content.

You will never pay more by using our affiliate links. In many cases, we negotiate special discounts for our readers.

Our Editorial Standards

Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial opinions. We only recommend products we have genuinely researched, tested, or believe will benefit our readers. Our reviews reflect honest assessments regardless of whether a product has an affiliate program.

Affiliate Programs We Participate In

We may participate in programs including but not limited to:

Amazon Associates Program
Other retailer and brand affiliate programs relevant to our niche

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the FTC’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships. When a link is an affiliate link, it is part of our commitment to honesty with our audience.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we select products to recommend, please contact us.