Paul Grele
Over 40 years cycling in a variety of disciplines including road riding, commuting, a self-supported Land's End to John o' Groats trip, XC mountain biking and several Polaris Challenge two-day events. Adventure, escape and fun are the motivations for my riding. I also love bike and kit design and have fillet brazed a couple of framesets using Reynolds 853 steel tubing for myself. A very satisfying experience to ride your own bespoke bike!
Height: 180cm
Weight: 66kg
Latest articles by Paul Grele
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Castelli Entrata Wind Bib Tights review – Excellent performance but 'entry-level' doesn't mean cheap...
The Entrata Wind bibs will keep you drier and warmer on those long winter training rides
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Le Col Hors Catégorie Bib Tights review – mega warmth and hydrophobic
Particularly for those really cold days when only the warmest will do
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Look Geo City flat pedals review – nicely made pedals but not as grippy as others
We put Look's urban pedal platform through its paces
By Paul Grele Published
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Upgrade Crosstown Poly Pedals review – inexpensive, super grippy and great for urban use
A highly functional and inexpensive pedal with a non-slip surface that works particularly well with traditional flat-soled office shoes
By Paul Grele Published
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Castelli Idro Pro 3 Jacket review – an utterly uncompromising 'hyper-jacket'
A jacket that uses the best materials available to great effect but it is very expensive
By Paul Grele Published
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Rapha Men's Commuter Lightweight Jacket review - great for all but the most ferocious winter warriors
A well made – and highly breathable – showerproof jacket that rolls up small for easy packability
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Portland Design Works Full Metal fenders / mudguards review – blissfully silent, beautifully designed
Well made fenders / mudguards that keep the worst weather off and they do it silently
By Paul Grele Published
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dhb Aeron Lab Ultralight Waterproof Jacket 2.0 review – more 'light' than 'waterproof'
A competitively priced packable jacket with a great fit and feel - more of a 'just-in-case' get you home jacket than a foul weather mile-muncher
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Rapha Core Rain Jacket II review - smart and well-fitted but a shame about the sleeves
A highly breathable, waterproof and visible (in Orange) jacket
By Paul Grele Published
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Rehook Tyre Glider review – an interesting development which mostly succeeds but has a couple of flaws
An intriguing take on a workshop essential: the tyre lever
By Paul Grele Published
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Camelbak HAWG Commute 30L - full of neat ideas and great touches; possibly more bag than you need, though
Really it comes down to whether you are a light and fast traveller or you like to have that extra capacity 'just in case'...
By Paul Grele Published
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Specialized Align II review - budget friendly helmet brings MIPS to the people
Not only do you get MIPS at an almost unbelievably low price, but this helmet is well made and a good fit too
By Paul Grele Published
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Pirelli P Zero Race 4S tyre review - fast, grippy and comfortable
It's never too early to start thinking about the rubber you're going to be riding when the rain finally comes - and these Pirellis should be at the top of your list
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Best budget mini pumps 2024 reviewed and rated
We find out whether these pumps can handle the pressure...
By Paul Grele Last updated
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Altura Nightvision Electron men's jacket review - a truly bright idea
The addition of wearable lighting turns a great jacket literally into a brilliant one
By Paul Grele Published
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Effetto Mariposa cleaning and lubrication products review - effective and eco-friendly
Biodegradable bike cleaning and lubing products that work and are kind to the environment
By Paul Grele Last updated
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CamelBak MULE Commute 22 backpack review
There is a lot to like about the CamelBak MULE Commute 22 backpack: it works perfectly for a variety of tasks from work, to travel, with all errands in between
By Paul Grele Published
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Borg 26 2:1 700c rim-brake wheelset review
A durable, reasonably light, well-priced pair of four-season wheels that are handbuilt in Suffolk
By Paul Grele Published
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Silca Sicuro Titanium bottle cage - Black Cerakote Edition review
An elegant, handmade, beautiful bottle cage that is as every bit as expensive as it looks
By Paul Grele Published
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Topeak JoeBlow Tubi 2Stage floor pump review
Tubeless tyre inflation made easy thanks to a clever chuck head that removes the valve core and puts it back in again
By Paul Grele Published
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Tacx Deva bottle cage review
Lightweight, very secure, well priced and with 12 colour options
By Paul Grele Published
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Topeak Ninja Master+ Cage Z bottle cage review
An innovative bottle cage that can do a lot more than just hold bottles
By Paul Grele Published
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Blackburn Wayside bottle cage review
You won't lose your bottle out on the trail (or road) with Blackburn's bulletproof cage
By Paul Grele Published
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Zefal Pulse B2 bottle cage review
A good-looking, well priced bottle cage that's very light but possibly not tight enough
By Paul Grele Published