Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by BlastCycle (“https://www.blastcycle.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Educational Only, Not Professional Advice

Content and tools on BlastCycle, including the Cycling Power-to-Weight Calculator, Bike Gear Ratio Calculator, Cycling Calorie Calculator, Bike Speed Calculator, Bike Frame Size Calculator, and Bike Chain Length Calculator, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for the advice of a qualified cycling coach, certified trainer, professional bike mechanic, registered dietitian, physician, or other qualified professional. They do not constitute professional cycling-coaching, bike-mechanic, medical, or fitness advice of any kind. The figures and outputs our tools provide — such as power-to-weight ratios, gear ratios and gear inches, calories burned, speed estimates, recommended frame sizes, and chain lengths — are general guidance and estimates, not precise measurements or guarantees of results. Real bodies, bikes, and conditions differ from simplified models. Always wear a helmet, have a qualified bike mechanic verify safety-critical work such as chain length and frame fit before you cut a chain or buy a bike, listen to your body, use your own judgment, and consult a physician before starting or changing a training program.

Results Vary by Rider, Bike, and Conditions

Training guidance, figures, and technical information on BlastCycle is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. Power, calories, speed, fit, and drivetrain figures vary widely by age, weight, fitness level, bike, components, terrain, wind, and riding style, and formulas and standards change over time. A figure that is accurate for one rider or bike can be far off for another. Before you rely on any figure for a workout, a purchase, or a mechanical job, you should use your own judgment and verify important details with a qualified coach, trainer, physician, or bike mechanic. Outcomes on the road and trail depend on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our cycling calculators and tools provide estimates based on established formulas, accepted mechanical standards, the figures you enter, and common assumptions. Results should be used as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values or guaranteed outcomes.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Rider Factors: Age, weight, height, inseam, fitness level, and how each individual differs from a standard assumption.
• Bike & Conditions: Components, tyres, terrain, wind, gradient, and surface, and how each affects power, speed, and effort.
• Model Assumptions: The intensity level, gearing, wheel size, or measurements you choose, and how each suits the rider or bike you are analyzing.
• Measurement Factors: Self-reported figures, rounding, estimation, and differences between estimated and actual numbers.

Our Recommendations

For best results in your riding and maintenance:

• Use tool results as starting points and planning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider the specific rider, bike, and circumstances.
• Warm up properly and progress gradually before any hard session.
• Consult a qualified coach, trainer, physician, or bike mechanic for specific questions.
• Compare multiple sources and track results to improve future rides.

Not Professional Advice

BlastCycle tools and content do not constitute:

• Medical or Fitness Advice: Information about calories, effort, and training loads is general and educational only and is not a substitute for a physician or a certified trainer. Confirm anything that affects your health independently before you act on it.
• Bike-Mechanic or Fit Guidance: Our tools and content are educational only and never replace the judgment of a professional bike mechanic or bike fitter for chain length, frame fit, and other safety-critical work on your specific bike.
• Nutritional Advice: Content about calories and fueling is educational and is not a substitute for advice from a registered dietitian or physician for your specific dietary or health needs.
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Calculator outputs are planning aids only and are not a guarantee of the true result of any real ride, workout, purchase, or repair.

Consider doing additional research or consulting a professional for:

• Injuries, pain, or any condition affecting your ability to ride safely
• Starting, changing, or intensifying a training or conditioning program
• Nutrition, hydration, or weight decisions specific to your health
• Cutting a chain, sizing a frame, or any safety-critical mechanical work
• Choosing, fitting, or setting up a new bike or components
• Any decision with real consequences specific to your situation

Riding and Mechanical Safety

Our guides describe cycling, training, and bike maintenance in general terms only. Riding a bike carries a real risk of injury, and mistakes based on estimated figures can have lasting consequences. Always:

• Wear a Helmet: Always ride with a properly fitted helmet and follow the rules of the road and trail on every ride.
• Know Your Limits: Progress gradually, respect fatigue, and stop if you feel pain so an estimate never pushes you past what is safe.
• Verify Safety-Critical Work: Have a qualified bike mechanic check chain length, frame fit, brakes, and other critical components before you ride or before you cut or buy.
• Use Good Judgment: Start with well-established methods and notice how your own body and bike actually respond.
• Get Cleared Before You Start: Confirm you are healthy enough for a new or intense program with a qualified professional before you begin.

If you have any concerns about your health, an injury, or your bike:

• Have significant concerns reviewed by a qualified medical professional or bike mechanic.
• Follow the guidance of your physician, trainer, coach, or mechanic.
• Do not attempt training or return-to-riding beyond your professional’s advice.
• Follow safe and sensible practice with tools, components, and the road.
• Treat unfamiliar repairs and progressions with extra care and caution.

No Warranty

BlastCycle expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall BlastCycle be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for injury, lost training time, damaged equipment, goodwill, use, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using BlastCycle tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment, and consult qualified professionals, when applying our content to your specific situation.
• You will verify calculation results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for wearing a helmet, riding and wrenching safely, and seeking medical or mechanic advice for any injury, health concern, or safety-critical repair.
• You assume all risks associated with training, riding, maintaining a bike, and physical activity, and the use of our tools and information.

External Links Disclaimer

The site may contain links to other websites or content originating from third parties. Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. We do not warrant, endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of any information offered by third-party websites linked through the site.

Advertising Disclaimer

BlastCycle displays advertisements from third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense. These advertisements are clearly distinguishable from our editorial content. The presence of advertisements on our website does not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services.

Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Disclaimer, please visit our Contact page or email us at admin@blastcycle.com.