Jake Ireland

Recent articles by Jake Ireland

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

Giant Glory 27.5 1 review

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

Scott Grafter Protect 12 Backpack review

GBP £95.00 RRP

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

BH Lynx 6 Carbon 9.7 review

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

Norco Aurum C7.3 review

GBP £2900.00 RRP AUD $5599.00 USD $4230.00

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

Mountain Bike Frames

Canfield Balance review

GBP £1790.00 RRP AUD $2500.00 USD $2100.00

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

On-One Park Hill Flats pedals review

GBP £80.00 RRP

TSG Advance Carbon full-face helmet

TSG Advance Carbon full-face helmet review

GBP £280.00 RRP AUD $550.00

Bell Full Flex pisspot helmet

Bell Full Flex helmet review

GBP £80.00 RRP AUD $140.00 USD $100.00

Dainese Hybrid knee pads

Dainese Hybrid knee pads review

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

YT Industries Capra AL 1 review

GBP £2052.00 RRP AUD $4299.00 USD $3295.00

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

Merida One-Forty 7. 900 - first ride review

GBP £3000.00 RRP AUD $4799.00

Alpinestars Drop 2 shorts

Mountain Bike Shorts

Alpinestars Drop 2 shorts review

GBP £95.00 RRP AUD $180.00 USD $125.00

CrankBrothers 5050 3 flat pedals

CrankBrothers 5050 3 pedals review

GBP £77.00 RRP AUD $120.00 USD $100.00

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

Intense Spider 275 Foundation Build - first ride review

GBP £3000.00 RRP AUD $5199.00 USD $2999.00