Just in: Intrepid Apparel clothing
Just recently I’ve been sent some Intrepid Apparel clothing for review. I was quite excited to see the promised package turn up and first impressions on opening were of some distinctive and well designed mountain bike clothing.
It’s amazing the difference that wearing a decent bit of kit makes. Most of the time, our gear is made up of a carefully curated mis-mash of stuff which we know just works. Either it’s comfortable, or we like the look, or there’s a functional element to it but invariably it’s been bought over a long period of time. Getting to wear a brand new matching top and shorts from the same manufacturer in one go is a bit of a luxury to be honest.
So, after all that, what have I got to try then? First off, there’s the Intrepid Campaign shorts in a fetching lime colourway (also available in black). Made for the gnarlier end of the market, with plenty of space for knee pads (and probably armour), they look like they will more than stand up to the rigours of Surrey Hills riding and hanging out at Peaslake Village Stores.
I also have Intrepid’s Classic Race jersey which is very, very white (with black and lime details). I like that the lime picks up on the Campaign shorts colour.
Both items have multiple pockets, chunky zips and a real quality feel to them. They are sized in medium and look to be a generous medium at that, but we’ll see how things go. If you’ve had a few too many pies there’s plenty of space to hide them here.
Wondering who Intrepid Apparel are? Well they are a local Godalming-based outfit (that’s Surrey in the UK if you’re reading this from abroad) that have a growing range of clothing to choose from, including the more XC/freeride oriented Mission shorts which rock a nice plaid style. Their aim is ‘to create the finest mountain bike clothing…’, so no pressure there then. We first met them at the Cycle Show this year in London’s Excel and kept in touch from there.
I plan to give the kit a thorough testing and will report back with more detailed reviews in due course, but if you see a cool-but-casually dressed dude out on the trails you’re welcome to ask me some questions!
Check out some more detailed pictures of Intrepid Apparel on Flickr.
About the author
Matt is one of the founding Molefathers of the Muddymoles, and is the designer and main administrator of the website.
Having ridden a 2007 Orange Five for many years then a 2016 YT Industries Jeffsy 29er, he now rocks a Bird Aether 9 and a Pace RC-627.
An early On-One Inbred still lurks in the back of the stable as a reminder of how things have moved on. You can even find him on road bikes - currently a 2019 Cannondale Topstone 105 SE, a much-used 2011 Specialized Secteur and very niche belt drive Trek District 1.
If you've ever wondered how we got into mountain biking and how the MuddyMoles started, well wonder no more.
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Andrew akak says:
I’d like to know what you think of the forearm pocket as I think it would work better on the upper arm?
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Posted on September 18, 2012 at 11:07 am
Dave says:
I suppose if contactless payments ever take off it might work well…..
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Posted on September 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Matt says:
According to Intrepid Andrew, the forearm pocket is intended for lift passes so you can get through the barriers with less fuss. Makes sense to me as these are more gravity oriented threads.
In a typically mundane way though, it works for me as a stowage for my garage remote so I can open the door as I ride up to it in a nice ‘Thunderbirds’ sort of way!
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Posted on September 18, 2012 at 11:30 am
Dandy says:
LOL – International Rescue calling Matt, come in please, over !
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Posted on September 18, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Dave says:
F.A.B
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Posted on September 18, 2012 at 9:13 pm
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