Chamois cream, explain?
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What does chamois cream do? What is the point and benefit of it?
I just baby oil and go but should I do it? Am I missing out on some secret cycling pleasure like the padded crotch cycling shorts, clipless and drop handlebards?
I just baby oil and go but should I do it? Am I missing out on some secret cycling pleasure like the padded crotch cycling shorts, clipless and drop handlebards?
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It just makes things more comfortable on longer rides - the difference is noticeable. On anything less than a coupe of hours and I don't bother but some people on here are addicted to it.
Sadly the new stuff from Assos isn't as good as the old recipe. Is there a world shortage of witch hazel or something?
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do 80 miles or so without it and then 80 miles or so with it... you'll see why.
I've always used Assos but considering cheaper alternatives atm. Any recommendations anyone? I prefer to apply it to the chamois rather than myself!
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Really???? :shock:
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And Christophe - you could surely mix witch hazel into it?
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I've not tried the Chamois cream, but the rest of their range is superb. My son has eczema, and their stuff is amazing. So much better than anything the doctor has proscribed. If they make it, it's definitely worth a try IMHO.[/url]
Why not? Girls have bottoms don't they?
Have you been looking at Dave Zabriskie's nuts?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/DZ_Nuts_Chamois_Cream/5360038450/
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i don't find any issues with male parts has to be said, i use it more for stopping any rubbing in leg/bum etc than any thing else around those parts...
though i'm normally fine with out. but for a longer ride i take some with me just incase.
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a membrane which produces mucus. Think mouth, nose, eyes, ladybits etc.
Assos MAL is the business. Even use it for 20 min supermarket rides. Wonderful stuff.
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I thought it was more for those other bits you boys have that are absent on us girls.
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That's what Udderly smooth is. I use their chamois cream every day for commuting, just to be on the safe side, I don;t want major sores to keep me off the bike. It does the trick very well. I don't use much though, just a smear. If I was going on a long ride, I'd slap loads on
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That's exactly what the "Udderly Smooth" product I linked to is originally for, but updated for the chamois use. Great stuff.
It cuts down the friction and has anti bacterial stuff in it (apparently)
Since when has applying lotions ungents and other creams to you perri-neum been a bad thing - in a gym changing room - with lots of other men.
I like to talk loudly to myself at the same time.
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I am saving for a Garmin Edge at the mo. :oops:
Fab bit of kit! Here's David Millar's Garmin data from stage 6 - 112 miles with an av speed of 25.6mph!
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Wow - how cool! Can you imagine going and doing that stage and setting him up as a virtual training partner!
I find 25 miles an hour a struggle on the flat, let alone averaging that.
Do you have a garmin - i have been told to get they 'city navigator'...
Is specialist cream better than Vaseline?
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I've always used Assos over anything else, although I'll try Udderly Smooth next. My thinking is that with expensive shorts I'd rather use a specialist product. I worry Vaseline would make an oily mess of the chamois.
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On a similar thread not so long ago I said that while I liked the Assos cream that came with my shorts, I felt it was no better than the much cheaper Sudocrem.
Well, my Assos ran out so I went back to Sudocrem.
God! How you only remember the good times. It works just as well once on but it gets everywhere and sticks to everything. It is such a hassle (plus, the wife says it stains clothes) that I just went and ordered more Assos cream.
Other brand are available as said, and I may try the Udderly next.
I don't always use the cream but if I am going out for 1 hour+ then it is definately going on. For the price, it won't do too much harm to give it a try - on a long run. You will be convinced :P
yes. Vaseline is just a lubricant. Specialist creams have many more benefits. anti-bacterial, anti-fungal etc
Will have to add it to my wish-list of cycling bits and hope someone treats me......
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