Ask me anything about bikes
Stuck on a repair, unsure what to buy, or spotted a mistake in a guide? Send it over. Reader questions are where most of my guides come from.
Send me a message
Every message is read, and answered as soon as it reasonably can be.
Email me directly
Prefer email? Write to hello@twowheelguide.com and it reaches the same inbox.
Response time
There is one person answering, so replies are not instant. Detailed mechanical questions can take longer, because checking beats guessing.
What helps me help you
For repair questions, tell me the type of bike, roughly how old it is, and what you've already tried. A photo is worth several paragraphs.
What I cannot help with
This is an information site, not a workshop or a shop. I cannot value your bike, judge whether a specific used bike is worth buying, arrange repairs, or recommend particular products by name.
For anything safety-critical — suspected frame damage, brakes you can’t get right — please see a qualified mechanic in person.
Your question may already be answered
These come up most often. If one matches, you’ll get an answer faster by reading than by writing.
"What size bike do I need?"
The buying guide carries a height-to-frame reference table, plus the stand-over and leg-extension checks that matter more than any chart.
"My gears won't shift properly."
Nine times out of ten it’s cable tension, and it’s a quarter-turn fix on the barrel adjuster. The tenth time it’s a bent hanger.
"Where should I ride on the road?"
Primary and secondary position, parked cars, junctions and roundabouts, and why the gutter is the wrong answer.
Contact questions
I cannot assess a specific bike remotely — condition is the whole question and it can’t be judged from a listing photo. What I can do is point you at the twelve-point inspection checklist.
No, and that’s deliberate rather than unhelpful. Naming products is where independent sites start drifting toward affiliate income, so I have drawn the line before it.
To every genuine one, yes. I do not reply to marketing pitches, link-building requests or sponsored-content offers.
I use your name and email solely to reply. I do not sell it, share it with advertisers, or add you to any list without asking. Full details are in my privacy policy.
Yes, and thank you. Corrections go to the front of the queue. If it’s substantive I note what changed rather than quietly editing.