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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Vitus Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2 road bike review - a new benchmark in versatility
A very capable endurance road bike with added versatility...
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Vitus Venon EVO-GR Force AXS review - Fast and fun on road and gravel
A fantastic and fast way to cover ground, whether on road, on gravel, or both
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Schwalbe Marathon Plus tire review - robust and reliable
...because life's too short to be fixing unnecessary punctures
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Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 e-bike review - integration-packed option that puts you into a comfy upright position
A powerful and fun bike, even if it is a little heavy...
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Pinnacle Laterite 2 road bike review - an excellent value workhorse model
A fantastic value winter trainer or commuter bike that won't break the bank
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Techalogic HC-1 Front Camera review - lightweight and unobtrusive
This lightweight camera hits the sweetspot between usability, great film quality, weight and price
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Shimano PD-M520 SPD pedals review - an absolute classic
A really versatile and rugged pedal that can be used for many styles of riding
By Paul Grele • Published
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Techalogic DC-1 Helmet Camera (Front and Rear Facing) review - neat design but too heavy in use
A good value camera that is able to record front and rear at the same time but is a little heavy on a cycling helmet
By Paul Grele • Published
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Topeak Frontloader Bar Bag review - large and sturdy but no quick-access
Bikepacking is made easy with this harness style bar bag that lets you remove the dry bag once you've arrived at your destination
By Paul Grele • Published
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Techalogic CR-1 Rear Light and Camera review - inexpensive and effective, but not as sleek as the competition
If recording events from your bike is important then this Techalogic has got your back covered...
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Raceface Ride Pedal review – a good 'starter' pedal, although there are cheaper options
A good first upgrade pedal which come in a rainbow of colours to match your bike
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Garmin Varia RCT715 review: a rear light, camera & radar all in one; average, good and actually fantastic
The Radar functionality is the star feature of this impressive bit of tech
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Best budget cycling shoes 2023 rated and reviewed
A great selection of wallet friendly SPD/SPD-SL compatible shoes for most riding types
By Paul Grele • Published
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New Swytch Bike e-bike conversion kit review: downsized battery, upsized fun
New, lighter version of the Swytch battery and mount make this already great e-bike conversion kit even better
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