chamois cream alternatives??

Ramanujan
Ramanujan Posts: 352
edited July 2008 in Workshop
Hi,

I've seen the price of Assos chamois cream and was wondering if anyone has tried a cheaper alternative.
Has anyone tried vaseline instead?
I think it could do a similar job.

thx
R

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  • crimble
    crimble Posts: 7
    savalon
  • Mog Uk
    Mog Uk Posts: 964
    Sudocrem....
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  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    bepanthen
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  • jimwin
    jimwin Posts: 208
    Conotrane, from Boots. Recommended by audax riders - who know just a little bit about very long rides and sore bits.

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  • System_1
    System_1 Posts: 513
    +1 for Sudocreme.

    Used Udderly Smooth for a bit which was pretty good if a bit thin.
  • broachboy
    broachboy Posts: 429
    Hi forum people

    If I start out on a ride from home I use sudocrem :D:wink:

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    and believe it or not :oops: If I go for a ride straight from work I use the 'after work' barrier cream

    http://www.sba.co.uk/product.asp?ProductID=725

    Might sound weird :shock: :? but it does an excellent job :D
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  • Ramanujan
    Ramanujan Posts: 352
    thanks guys
  • redvee
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    Ralgex/Deep Heat :twisted:
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    richa Posts: 1,632
    Greek Yoghurt (Lots of good bacteria)
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  • RichardFcp
    RichardFcp Posts: 155
    I have done more riding this year than probably over the last 3 or 4 years and was having serious problems with chafing. I tried vaseline, Sudocreme and Savlon all to no avail. The only thing that has worked for me is the Assos cream. Yes it is a bit pricey, but what cost comfort on a long bike ride? Got me through a 3 day 600k ride with no problems recently.
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    fast as fupp Posts: 2,277
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    beef dripping
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  • Ramanujan
    Ramanujan Posts: 352
    tried the sudocrem last night in a race and it did the trick.


    thanks! :D
  • HarryB
    HarryB Posts: 197
    I pay £8 at my LBS for a tub of Assos cream. It lasts me ages. Surely that's a small price to pay for comfort?
  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    Used Udderly Smooth for a bit which was pretty good if a bit thin.

    They've developed a proper chamois cream now which has had very good reviews. I'm getting to the bottom of a tub of Assos so I'm going to order that next to try.

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    You can get it at Wiggle and a few other places.
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • taffyscouser
    taffyscouser Posts: 190
    With the new gel inserts in shorts is all the cream not a hangover from the old days of chamois inserts? Having been brought up on real chamois and similar I have no problem with the new form of gel shorts and surely cleanlines and quick washing after a race or ride or whatever is better than reliance on creams and snake oils.

    Just a thought and no doubt it will open up a can of worms.
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Assos for your shorts and sudocrem for you (epecially after a ride).
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • k-dog
    k-dog Posts: 1,652
    With the new gel inserts in shorts is all the cream not a hangover from the old days of chamois inserts? Having been brought up on real chamois and similar I have no problem with the new form of gel shorts and surely cleanlines and quick washing after a race or ride or whatever is better than reliance on creams and snake oils.

    I have a few pairs of different modern shorts (Assos etc) and I find that on a decent length ride there is still a bit of friction down there.

    The cream make a big difference to comfort even with good shorts IMO. No matter how good the insert it will still get a bit abrasive after absorbing sweat (etc!) for a while.
    I'm left handed, if that matters.
  • madturkey
    madturkey Posts: 58
    Have been using Sudocrem but recently got some of the Udderly Smooth stuff from wiggle. Only used it for a short 20 mile run so not sure whether it's actually better but it certainly feels nicer to put on than Sudo!
  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    ive been using the udderly sMOOth cream too, pity it does only last 20miles. tho never used teh sudo cream nor assos. so would sudo or assos last for a real hot/wet 40-60mile ride or still need to reapply?

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