Welcome to xdru.com.
We publish practical, well-researched content for cyclists, wheel builders, bike mechanics, and cycling enthusiasts. Our focus is on bicycles, wheelsets, hubs, components, maintenance, riding techniques, and real-world cycling experience.
If you have genuine expertise, hands-on experience, or well-supported insights, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Publish
We accept original articles on topics including:
- Road, gravel, mountain, and commuter cycling
- Carbon fiber wheelsets, rims, spokes, and wheel building
- Hubs, freehubs, ratchet systems, bearings, and drivetrains
- Bike maintenance, repair, tuning, and troubleshooting
- Equipment comparisons, buying guides, and product testing
- Training, riding techniques, routes, and cycling travel
- Industry insights, technology explainers, and data-driven analysis
We especially value articles based on testing, technical knowledge, firsthand riding experience, or clearly sourced data.
What We Do Not Accept
We do not accept:
- Pure advertising or promotional articles
- Low-quality AI-generated content
- Plagiarized, spun, duplicated, or previously published content
- Non-cycling topics
- Overly promotional product reviews
- Articles written only for backlinks
- Unverified claims, fake data, or misleading information
Content Requirements
- Originality: 100% original and unpublished elsewhere, including your own website.
- Word count: 2,500–3,000 words, depending on topic depth.
- Structure: Clear introduction, informative subheadings, short paragraphs, and a practical conclusion.
- Accuracy: All specifications, measurements, compatibility details, and technical claims must be accurate and verifiable.
- Sources: Cite credible sources where appropriate, such as manufacturer specifications, test data, standards, studies, or firsthand measurements.
- Images: Include original or properly licensed, highly relevant images. We prefer rich visual content—product close-ups, wheel-building processes, component details, test setups, maintenance steps, or real riding photos. Do not submit copyrighted images without permission.
- Reader value: Your article should help readers solve a problem, make a better purchase decision, or understand the topic more deeply.
Link Policy
We allow one dofollow link per accepted article.
The link must be:
- Relevant to the article topic
- Naturally placed within the content
- Pointing to a useful, credible, non-spammy page
- Not promotional or keyword-stuffed
We may remove links or convert them to nofollow if they do not meet our editorial standards. Additional links may be approved only if they genuinely support the article.
How to Submit
Send your pitch to marketing@xdru.com with the subject line:
Guest Post Pitch: [Proposed Article Title]
Please include:
- Proposed article title
- A 100-word summary
- An outline with 3–5 main sections
- Your name and short author bio
- Your relevant cycling, mechanical, engineering, or writing experience
- Links to 1–2 writing samples, if available
- The website you would like to link to, if applicable
We usually respond within 15 business days. If you do not hear back within that period, you may follow up once.
Editorial Rights
By submitting, you confirm that:
- The content is your original work
- You have the right to submit all included images and materials
- You grant us the right to edit, format, and publish the article
- We may decline or remove content that does not meet our standards