Jake Ireland

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Jake Ireland is a former review contributor to BikeRadar and MBUK.

Recent articles by Jake Ireland

The Giant Glory, even in this cost-effective build, oozes quality

Giant Glory 27.5 1 review

Revered downhiller flexes its pedigree

Scott's Grafter Protect 12 Backpack has had some welcome updates on previous versions

Scott Grafter Protect 12 Backpack review

Trail/enduro-oriented pack gets updated

Unusually, BH's Lynx combines a slackish head angle with a short reach and wheelbase

BH Lynx 6 Carbon 9.7 review

Spanish enduro contender comes up short

Norco's Aurum offers a rounded package for downhillers who don't have limitless cash

Norco Aurum C7.3 review

Well-balanced budget downhiller

The Balance shows a lot of promise, but try before you buy as sizing is quite small

Canfield Balance review

Slightly undersized but impressive enduro machine

On-One Park Hill Flats pedals are let down by their lack of a concave surface

On-One Park Hill Flats pedals review

Roomy but disappointing flat pedals

TSG Advance Carbon full-face helmet

TSG Advance Carbon full-face helmet review

Carbon lid proves a mixed bag

Bell Full Flex pisspot helmet

Bell Full Flex helmet review

Superior pisspot lid

Dainese Hybrid knee pads

Dainese Hybrid knee pads review

Hard-skinned protection

The AL 1 packs a similar punch to the carbon Capra, at an even lower price

YT Industries Capra AL 1 review

Can this enduro bike's performance match its highly competitive spec?

Merida’s 140mm frame isn’t new, but the geometry has been updated

Merida One-Forty 7. 900 - first ride review

Can this range-topping trail bike rise above the competition?

Alpinestars Drop 2 shorts

Alpinestars Drop 2 shorts review

Well-tailored enduro focused shorts

CrankBrothers 5050 3 flat pedals

CrankBrothers 5050 3 pedals review

High-grade flat pedals

The Spider has been reinvented with new geometry and 650b wheels

Intense Spider 275 Foundation Build - first ride review

High-end US brand delivers more affordable 130mm ride

Azonic Bigfoot MTB pedals

Azonic Bigfoot MTB pedals review

King-sized flat pedals

The new DH V4 is nothing like previous offerings from Commencal and one of the very few bikes currently out there to be sporting an idler roller and high pivot setup

Commencal DH V4 first look

New high pivot DH bike launched in Lourdes

Dainese Rhyolite armour jacket

Dainese Rhyolite armour jacket review

Mountain bike jacket meets body armour

Bliss ARG Vertical LD 12L backpack

Bliss ARG Vertical LD 12L backpack review

Well-fitting backpack with space for a bladder and integrated back protection

USWE F4 Pro hydration pack

USWE F4 Pro hydration pack review

Well-designed backpack

Speedplay Brass Knuckle pedals

Speedplay Brass Knuckle pedals review

Tough-nut pedals

Santa Cruz' revised Hardball hardtails and Stigmata cyclocross bike

Santa Cruz launches new 650b and 29er Highball plus Stigmata cyclocross bike

We ride updated carbon and alloy hardtails, as well as a fresh cyclocross racer

RockShox' BoXXer Charger damper upgrade kit is simple to fit provided you know your way around a fork

RockShox BoXXer Charger damper upgrade kit review

Like fitting a new fork

It’s short, sturdy and built for fun

Nukeproof Mega TR Race - first ride review

Entry-level trail bike squares up to the big boys

Renthal Apex 50mm stem

Renthal Apex 50mm stem review

Light, stiff and dependable stem