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Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on Brick to Brick can earn us a commission if you buy through them. That commercial relationship does not decide what we recommend, and it does not make a product the right choice for you.
Reviewed September 25, 2026
What an affiliate link means
An affiliate link is a trackable link to a retailer or service. If a reader follows a qualifying link and completes an eligible purchase, the retailer or its affiliate network may credit Brick to Brick with a commission. The link lets that partner attribute the visit or sale; it does not mean that the retailer has independently verified our explanation or that we receive a reader’s full order details.
A commission, where one is earned, is generally paid by the partner. It is not an extra fee added by Brick to Brick for clicking the link. Retailers set their own prices, taxes, shipping charges, promotions, and return terms, and those details can change. Check the final amount and conditions with the retailer before placing an order. You can use the product information in an article without buying through a link, and you can choose a different seller or product.
We do not promise a particular commission rate, that every click will earn a commission, or that every commercial relationship is identical. Programs set their own attribution windows, eligible products, and payment rules. The disclosure is about the possibility of compensation, not a statement that a purchase has taken place.
Where to look for a disclosure
When an article includes a block of product recommendations, its disclosure appears with that block before the retailer buttons. Some gear tools also show a short disclosure near suggested links. This page explains the site-wide relationship; a nearby notice is there so readers can see the information while considering a particular recommendation. If a disclosure is missing, unclear, or separated from a commercial link, please report the page through our contact page.
Search-engine link attributes such as rel="sponsored" describe a link relationship to crawlers. They are technical markup, not a substitute for telling a person that a link may be compensated. Our reader-facing notice and the link markup serve different purposes.
How product coverage is researched
Unless an article identifies a tester and describes a documented test method, our product comparisons are research-based rather than hands-on tests. We may compare manufacturer specifications, published compatibility guidance, intended use, maintenance requirements, practical constraints, and the criteria stated on that page. A product listing or feature comparison is not proof that we owned it, used it in training, tried it on a particular athlete, or independently measured its performance.
Those limits matter in triathlon. A shoe that fits one runner can create pressure for another; a bike component may not fit a specific frame; a wetsuit’s listed size does not establish a safe or comfortable fit; and a product’s advertised feature does not establish faster race results. Where fit, compatibility, rules, or safety is consequential, check your exact equipment and the relevant manufacturer or event instructions. We aim to say what a comparison can help with and what it cannot establish.
We do not sell a higher placement as a guarantee of suitability. A recommendation should be weighed against your budget, existing equipment, training needs, event requirements, and ability to return or service the item. In many cases the useful answer is to keep a compatible item you already own, borrow or rent, compare non-affiliate sources, or buy nothing.
Specifications, model names, stock, prices, regional variants, and warranties can change. A dated price is a snapshot, not a quote. Check the current manufacturer information and seller listing for the exact version and location before purchase. If we notice a material error in a comparison, our corrections policy explains how we handle it.
Editorial decisions and commercial relationships
Affiliate revenue helps support the work of maintaining the site, but it is not evidence that a product is effective, safe, durable, or good value. A commission does not change a calculation, equipment rule, source citation, or the explanation of tradeoffs. We do not state that a recommendation is independent because it is compensated; we disclose the possibility and ask readers to judge the evidence and fit for themselves.
Product availability and the presence of an eligible retailer link do not define our editorial coverage. Articles may discuss options without a purchase link, and a page may explain why a purchase is unnecessary. Our broader standards—including how we research race rules, training, nutrition, and health-related topics—are in the editorial policy.
A click does not enroll you in a Brick to Brick account or newsletter. Retailer sites and affiliate partners operate under their own terms, privacy notices, cookies, payment systems, and return procedures. Review those terms before you continue. Our privacy notice describes the information handled by this site and explains that an external destination has its own practices.
Disclosure guidance and scope
Disclosure requirements depend on the audience, location, content, and kind of relationship. For example, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission explains that affiliate relationships can be material connections and discusses clear disclosure near the relevant endorsement in its Endorsement Guides FAQ. The European Commission’s Influencer Legal Hub also explains that EU consumer rules can cover affiliate marketing.
These links are starting points for readers, not legal advice or a complete statement of every country’s rules. Laws and regulator guidance can change, and a disclosure that is adequate in one format or jurisdiction may not be adequate in another. This page describes Brick to Brick’s editorial disclosure practice; it does not certify legal compliance for every possible use or audience.
Questions or concerns
If you think a page needs a clearer commercial notice, or you see an inaccurate product, compatibility, price, or link claim, send the page URL and the relevant detail through our contact page. We review the issue against the applicable page and sources; the corrections policy describes that process. Please do not include payment credentials or unnecessary medical information in a report.