Muddyfox Cycling Gear

[Tony Davies]

Muddy Fox is a Sports Direct own brand, as is Karrimor, Lonsdale and Dunlop.

Pretty reasonable price, but seems ok.

yeah and they got one out of 4 right ( karrimor)

 

[Globalti]

Is that the same Muddy Fox that almost became the generic name for a mountain bike?

Those shorts look terrible; no padding either. For value you can't beat Decathlon or dhb from Wiggle.

 

[compo]

I'm happy in Muddy Fox tops, at least I can get into them. For shorts I prefer Tenn Outdoors ones as they make good shorts in larger sizes.

 

[Biglad82]

I have both these and the jacket is one of the best I have ever owned even measuring against a gore tex I used to own for hiking . Used it for the first time last week in a torrent rain and it stood up very well . And the green colour really stood out during the dark spell . As for the shorts I got the full leg trousers and found the padding to be quite comfortable. But have now upgraded on advice from some guys to a better quality pair. Best move I made but sports direct ones made a big difference in my opinion . Mark

Edit . My shorts/ trousers are the padded type. Not unpadded

 

[Herr-B]

My two-penneth now. I just bought the padded shorts this morning* as I'd split my usual (non-padded) shorts last night whilst throwing my leg over the seat. I've only done my usual 5 mile commute so far but they seemed very much worth the few pennies they cost. I'd been umming and ahhing over the jersey. Still am.


*I tried on two different sizes in the Sports Direct changing rooms - a box next to the tills with a door that goes from knees to shoulders! - with my little girl (nearly four). I pulled up the first pair and my girl looked at the padding and said in a voice only little people can do 'Daddy, is that your tail. . .? Is THAT your tail? Why should I shhhh? Why can't I say tail?'. Yes, lots of people in store giving me a funny look as I came out the room.

Edit - if you are going for the Muddy Fox stuff then Field & Trek site seems a couple of quid cheaper for each item.

 

[Cush]

I have the jacket, cheap cheerfull and light and does the job that i need it for.

 

[oldfatfool]

I use the muddy fox/ karrimor padded shorts on the turbo. Good value for money and comfy enough for sub 2 hours.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I use the muddy fox/ karrimor padded shorts on the turbo. Good value for money and comfy enough for sub 2 hours.

I'll be using them for a four hour ride on Saturday.

 

[oldfatfool]

I'll be using them for a four hour ride on Saturday.

I did use them for a couple of long rides (8 hours+) when I first got them and found the pad starts to rub around the stitching as there is no form/ sculpture to it. Still rate them for value (I think I paid about £8 a pair)

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I did use them for a couple of long rides (8 hours+) when I first got them and found the pad starts to rub around the stitching as there is no form/ sculpture to it. Still rate them for value (I think I paid about £8 a pair)

Paid around £9, I think. Is there any good alternatives that'll be better for Saturday?

 

[oldfatfool]

Paid around £9, I think. Is there any good alternatives that'll be better for Saturday?

Not in that price range

I find dhb to be comfy, spent a lot of time and miles in their padded undercrackers touring, which are reasonably priced if you don't mind wearing a pair of baggies rather than lycra: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pro-padded-undershorts/ Otherwise you are looking at £40+

Alternatively take some arselard with you and reapply after a couple of hours.

 

[Raging Squirrel]

Muddy Fox is a Sports Direct own brand, as is Karrimor, Lonsdale and Dunlop.

Pretty reasonable price, but seems ok.

That's not entirely true. Karrimor was a company started just after the second world war, and was bought out by Lonsdale. Lonsdale was a boxing equipment specialist company founded in 1960. Just because Sports Direct now owns the both of them doesn't mean that they are own brand.

Thats like saying Skoda are really Audi's. Karrimor and Lonsdale are still worn by top athletes all over the world because they have a decent reputation.

 

[darth vadar]

I got some Karrimor walking shoes a few months back from Sports Direct.

I thought "good make, excellent price".

The heels wore away from the inside despite very little use and they let in water. Thet were in the bin inside 3 - 4 months if that.

Never again.

 

[Gaz Vickers]

I have a pair of unpadded lycra shorts from Decathlon, £6.99 i think i paid, Only used them on an Exercise bike and running on a treadmill, But they seem great, i would definately get the padded pair they sell, £7.99 - Bargain.

 

[steveoo]

Why does everyone need padded shorts surly you would get a more comfy saddle or your arse gets used to the saddle?