Muddy Fox - Sports Direct Own Brand

[Octet]

To Fellow CC'ers,

I normally tend to stay away from Sports Direct because of the prices being too good to be true prejudice.
I am however looking at getting some Bib Shorts to replace my normally cycling ones as the ones I have at the moment (Tenn) are a bit too tight on the hips....

I was wondering what your views are on Muddy Fox, whether you have any clothing from them, what the quality is like etc?
I do have one of their cycling jersey's and I haven't had any issues with them, they are comfortable and easy to wash so high praise on that front.

So, any opinions would be helpful, I am after all buying something to cover ones backside... not something that you want to get wrong...

Thanks

 

[Hacienda71]

Personally I prefer Decathlon. I bought a Muddy Fox cycling top once and My Decathlon purchases are much better. I am always wary when a well known brand is used by it's new owner to sell budget kit and I think Muddy Fox falls into this category. Decathlon on the other hand is what it is.

 

[Octet]

Thanks,
That is what I was thinking, imitation brands etc.

 

[Binka]

I've got some muddy fox cycling shorts and they're fine. I'm sure if I paid more then the pad would be better quality. I'm new to cycling and so far I've done 15 mile rides and the shorts have kept my bum comfy. Not sure if when I start riding longer distances maybe I'll need better shorts??? Hopefully my bum will have toughened up by then.

 

[jifdave]

i have this http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-short-sleeve-top-mens-636008 which is nice in summer but will be cold in winter.

i bought these http://www.sportsdirect.com/muddyfox-bib-shorts-mens-636231 the other day and matching top and again they are fine.

i like them because im very tall and can try them on in store, they tend to be normally sized rather than small cycle sized, no problems yet.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I had a look at Muddy Fox gear at Sport Direct outlet in Gretna and thought it was poor. The tops weren't too bad, but the pad in bottoms was a waste of time.

Just bought a pair of 3/4's from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/sportorleisure and they look very promising. I initially got the wrong size but they were swapped without any drama what so ever. The acid test will be tomorrow's ride

 

[oldfatfool]

I have some muddy fox and some karimor shorts, both bought when I first started. The pads aren't brilliant if you are planning long rides, but perfectly alright for an hour or two. I find they do wash well, mine have been through the washer at least once a week for the last year as I wear them when on the turbo.

 

[Rodderstrotter]

Pads been OK for me on 40 mile rides, no discomfort or soreness. T-shirts have been fine too.

 

[Peteaud]

The sports direct wicking tops are fantastic.

The cycle jackets are boil in the bag, but for MTB in middle winter ok, just

The wife has some of their shorts and likes them.

 

[Raging Squirrel]

i've got shorts, tops and 3/4 tights and they've all been fine. the 3/4 tights have been brilliant actually for the small price i paid for them

 

[Octet]

Thanks for the replies,
So the general view seems to be decent for them, the padding shouldn't be too much of an issue as even if I tried, there wouldn't be enough road for me to cycle around on the tiny island I live on.

I shall head into town and try out some in the morning!

Thanks again!

 

[jifdave]

The 2nd link I posted has decent padding so do the shorts
Normal black stuff is crap padding

 

[Octet]

The 2nd link I posted has decent padding so do the shorts
Normal black stuff is crap padding

Thanks, shall see if there are any when I go in.
They did have some stock when I went in about four weeks ago, but not sure what sizes they have or if they have any more in.

 

[phillc]

Have purchased some of their cycling tops and they have all been fine. delivered in two days.

phill

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I don't have a Decathlon near me so I thought I'd give Sports Direct a go. I bought some Muddy fox unpadded MTB shorts for £6 and they're fine, not awesome, not naff, just fine.

I also learned that if you buy their size large gruds they are s bit on the small side, eeep!