Cranky Bikes The British home-mechanic journal

Mend it in the kitchen. Ride it in the rain. No shop talk.

Contact

We keep this part simple. One email address does everything.

Everything: [email protected].

What to write about

  • Spotted an error in a piece , frame number location, Highway Code reference, a tool name. Please tell us.
  • You want to pitch a guest post. See write for us, then send the outline here.
  • Questions about images, credits and permissions.
  • Serious correspondence about press enquiries, corrections, or legal matters.

What not to write about

  • Link-exchange schemes. We will not reply.
  • "Guest posts" that are gambling, crypto, adult or escort topics in disguise. We will not reply.
  • Diagnostic help on a specific bike you own , we are not a repair service and cannot see the bike. A local bike co-op or your nearest workshop is the right place.

Response time

We read every email. We reply when we can. Most answers go out within a week; occasionally longer when the editors are riding. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write again , it probably did not arrive.

About our name

A note worth repeating: we are not affiliated with crankybikes.com or any other site of a similar name. If you were trying to reach a bike shop, we cannot help , try your local retailer directly.