chamois cream

portuguese mike · June 2007

this is probably a really stupid question (in fact i know it is but here it is anyway)is chamois cream, such as the one by assos, for your nether regions or is it for the longevity of non synthetic chamois leather?

apologies for the ignorance,

cheers,

mikey

pm

andyBcp · June 2007

Both.

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk

portuguese mike · June 2007

Ta,

Can you use it with synthetic chamois inserts and is it any better for your bits than sudacrem or savlon cream?

pm

hevipedal · June 2007

I find the best to be Boots zinc and castor oil cream from the baby section, excellent stuff and cheap.

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CliveM · June 2007

I have tried all sorts of creams. Sudocrem is sticky and messy if used in liberal quantities. Savlon does not seem to have the lubricating properties that are required - something containing lanolin is probably required for that. Best that I have found by far is Dermalon anti-chafe cream from Mike Dyason http://www.mikedyason.com . Not cheap at œ17.95 for a big tub, but probably a lot cheaper than Assos. Fine with sythetic pads and washes out easily on a cool wash.
I would like to find something as good a lot cheaper - any other suggestions?

CliveM

andyBcp · June 2007

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/list_sear ... &Category=

I've just started using the Portia product(in link above) as it is cheap, and so far, it seems to work OK.
The Elite one is good but expensive.
The Freddies Choice is also good, and a bit cheaper.
The Assos stuff is goof, although expensive, and a bit too menthol on some occasions.

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk

bulldicker · June 2007

udder cream from your local farm supply shop really cheap and comes in gallon tubs.

Diogenes · June 2007

Assos, excellent stuff, can apply liberally to the chamois and I find it helps to dab a bit direct after a long day in the saddle.

D[:D]

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skewer · June 2007

OT,
Diogenes, did you name yourself after the syndrome? Or did you name it?
Skewer

alexB · June 2007

The Assos stuff is great, although it does have an odd burning sensation when it's first applied. It washes out fine and is fine for artifical chamois.

I've used sudocrem which is OK, but not in the same league as the Assos cream.

portuguese mike · June 2007

thanks everyone, i think i'll give Assos a go.

pm

hangsheadinshame · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bulldicker

udder cream from your local farm supply shop really cheap and comes in gallon tubs.
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Just so I know: are you being serious? I like a bargain and this appeals to me common sense but sounds a lot like a joke.

hevipedal · June 2007

Assos Chamois creme 140ml œ8.99 (140 ml is not a lot - 250 ml is half a pint ish)
or a tub of Zinc and Castor oil creme from boots (not sure of the size but bigger than 140 ml) and the cost is œ2.49

 Hevipedal 
Phrase of the week - I've got a bike. You can ride it if you like.
It's got a basket, a bell that rings and
Things to make it look good.
I'd give it to you if I could, but I borrowed it.
 
51yrs old and Proud of it - Made it to 87kg 2 more to go for the target.
Pedal to Paris Sept 2007

domtyler · June 2007

Try Deep Heat.

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Diogenes · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by skewer

OT,
Diogenes, did you name yourself after the syndrome? Or did you name it?
Skewer
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Skewer,

Poor old Diogenes of Sinope gets tarred with many unfortunate brushes, and whilst the diagnosis of frontal lobe impairment may not be far from the mark this was not the reason for the choice of names.

It was his pivotal role in developing the school of cynics which appealed to my natural reluctance to believe anything in the press which attracted me.

And of course my knees are decidedly dodgy.

D[;)]

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Diogenes · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by domtyler

Try Deep Heat.

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Porridge not Petrol
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"Goodness gracious great balls of fire".

D[}:)]

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andyBcp · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by domtyler

Try Deep Heat.

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Porridge not Petrol
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Or maybe Tigerbalm[:0]

http://www.teamvelosportif.co.uk

simmers · June 2007

Another vote for Assos applied direct to the 'sit bone area', reduces soreness due to chafing. Might give this a go next:

http://www.notjustforcows.co.uk/index.html

rgisme · June 2007

I don't really get this thing about chamois cream. I can't imagine riding around with a greasy bum squishing and sliding over the chamois pad, which is just a bit of foam and cloth anyway. Doesn't it feel yukky? Isn't it messy? Does it really work?

hangsheadinshame · June 2007

Yukky no. Messy? No if you are careful. Work: yes yes yes. Chamois creme brought my 25 mile TT time down.

penugent · June 2007

I use Palmer's Cocoa Butter from Boots. It looks like Assos cream, feels like Assos cream(without the menthol), but is much much cheaper than Assos cream. I find the cocoa butter works fine, but I don't spend more than 2-3hrs is the saddle when I use it. It may not be as good as Assos cream, but having splashed out on a tub thereof and not seen any real benefit over the cocoa butter I won't be buying it again.

Pete
(Not reckless, just fast)

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