Chamois cream, explain?

skyd0g

lost_in_thought wrote:

Il Principe wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I don't think it's really relevant for us girls... but I could be wrong...

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/

Yes, it turns out we do!

I thought it was more for those other bits you boys have that are absent on us girls.

I fear you're confusing it with self-indulgence or a political conference.

prawny

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

Thanks for enquiring about this DDD, it's something that I've seen but never really understood. I do remember during the C2C ride (my longest time in the saddle so far in one sitting) that I was finding it rather nice to stand for a brief period to let the air cool down there ;-)

Will have to add it to my wish-list of cycling bits and hope someone treats me......

Bass it's only £7 for the udderly smooth from wiggle, even I can afford that. Just wince every time you sit down infront of the mrs, she'll soon get fed up and buy you some.

Bassjunkieuk

prawny wrote:

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

Thanks for enquiring about this DDD, it's something that I've seen but never really understood. I do remember during the C2C ride (my longest time in the saddle so far in one sitting) that I was finding it rather nice to stand for a brief period to let the air cool down there ;-)

Will have to add it to my wish-list of cycling bits and hope someone treats me......

Bass it's only £7 for the udderly smooth from wiggle, even I can afford that. Just wince every time you sit down infront of the mrs, she'll soon get fed up and buy you some.

I hadn't actually realized how damn cheap that Udderly stuff is! Certainly gonna give it a try, especially as I'm already quite happy with my existing Pearl Izumi cycle shorts, £7 for cream is a lot easier on the wallet then a new, *possibly* more comfortable pair @ >£40

Dog Breath

Rich158 wrote:

Sorry guys but I don't get it, I've never suffered any chaffing problems or had saddle sores. I do have a bald patch, but we won't go into that :shock:

Agree totally, I just don't get it either. Whether I'm on the road bike (up to 100 mile sportives), on multi day rides, or on the MTB I have never used any creams and never had any problems. To me I just have the vision of a rancid sh**ty mess in your shorts which you then have to put on the next day (on multi day rides). Yukk !!

I don't go commando either and wear wickable undies. As I said, absolutely no problems.

CiB

Savlon works well. Slap it on, rub it into the skin. No mess, no stains.

singlespeedexplosif

To me I just have the vision of a rancid sh**ty mess in your shorts which you then have to put on the next day (on multi day rides). Yukk !!

...putting the same shorts on the next day without using anti-bacterial cream? now that's yukk!

Dog Breath

singlespeedexplosif wrote:

To me I just have the vision of a rancid sh**ty mess in your shorts which you then have to put on the next day (on multi day rides). Yukk !!

...putting the same shorts on the next day without using anti-bacterial cream? now that's yukk!

I change my undies. Simples.

Roastie

My general "rule" is bum cream for anything over an hour.

As for shorts. My most expensive shorts (some supposedly fancy Alturas) are also my most uncomfortable. Northwave works best for me.

singlespeedexplosif

Dog Breath wrote:

singlespeedexplosif wrote:

To me I just have the vision of a rancid sh**ty mess in your shorts which you then have to put on the next day (on multi day rides). Yukk !!

...putting the same shorts on the next day without using anti-bacterial cream? now that's yukk!

I change my undies. Simples.

you wear undies under cycling shorts? boggle...

andy83

udderly smooth works a treat and unlike sudocream doesnt get bloody everywhere

Dog Breath

singlespeedexplosif wrote:

Dog Breath wrote:

singlespeedexplosif wrote:

To me I just have the vision of a rancid sh**ty mess in your shorts which you then have to put on the next day (on multi day rides). Yukk !!

...putting the same shorts on the next day without using anti-bacterial cream? now that's yukk!

I change my undies. Simples.

you wear undies under cycling shorts? boggle...

Yep. Lowe Alpine or Odlo sports-wickable. Works well for me. No messy creams and importantly absolutely no chafing of any sort.

singlespeedexplosif

hmm. each to his/her own I suppose.

Hey Jax

fascinating! its like a whole new world Im learning about

Rich158

andy83 wrote:

udderly smooth works a treat and unlike sudocream doesnt get bloody everywhere

I used to use Udderly Smooth extra care cream with added urea after a ride to keep everything smooth and supple Now I've clocked what the added urea actually is I've stopped using it and not noticed a lot of difference, other than my skin is now slightly leathery in that area :shock: although I take that to be a natural toughening up, akin to the hands getting used to manual graft etc.

Greg T

Rich158 wrote:

not noticed a lot of difference, other than my skin is now slightly leathery in that area

STOP!

hang on.

let me get this right.

You are developing leathery skin in your Toblerone Slot? And you don't think this is a cause for concern?

Now don't get me wrong I'm a pretty broadminded guy but when I can't get my knees together as the land bridge behind my nut sack is rigid - I would be more than a little put out....

Cafewanda

You guys have the most interesting discussions sometimes..........

Kieran_Burns

Cafewanda wrote:

You guys have the most interesting discussions sometimes..........

you REALLY need to step away from this conversation :shock: It'll be which one is higher and what side do you dress next....

Cafewanda

Hell no. Reminds me of the times I'd listen to my 3 older brothers talk about wimmin, in their free and single days. It was way TMI back then :shock:


Gets notepad and pencil to take notes :twisted:

Greg T

Cafewanda wrote:

Gets notepad and pencil to take notes :twisted:

What do you want to know?

be careful what you wish for

Rich158

Greg T wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

not noticed a lot of difference, other than my skin is now slightly leathery in that area

STOP!

hang on.

let me get this right.

You are developing leathery skin in your Toblerone Slot? And you don't think this is a cause for concern?

Now don't get me wrong I'm a pretty broadminded guy but when I can't get my knees together as the land bridge behind my nut sack is rigid - I would be more than a little put out....

Toblerone slot - now that's a wonderful turn of phrase I nearly fell of my chair laughing.

I just took this as a fairly normal toughening up process, evidently not, but at least I can still get my knees together...................................just

Time to get the chamois cream on order

Bassjunkieuk

Rich158 wrote:

Greg T wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

not noticed a lot of difference, other than my skin is now slightly leathery in that area

STOP!

hang on.

let me get this right.

You are developing leathery skin in your Toblerone Slot? And you don't think this is a cause for concern?

Now don't get me wrong I'm a pretty broadminded guy but when I can't get my knees together as the land bridge behind my nut sack is rigid - I would be more than a little put out....

Toblerone slot - now that's a wonderful turn of phrase I nearly fell of my chair laughing.

I just took this as a fairly normal toughening up process, evidently not, but at least I can still get my knees together...................................just

Time to get the chamois cream on order

He does have that effect on people, I was just sitting in the office doing my best to stifle the laughing, not comfortable as I've started a new exercise routine and my abs are still a little sore.....

Chewy Cheeks

Greg T wrote:

Cafewanda wrote:

Gets notepad and pencil to take notes :twisted:

What do you want to know?

be careful what you wish for

GregT

This whole thread was started to get to this point -

Sewinman

One thing I have always wondered is why is the sack sometimes like a walnut, and other times loose like a bag with some marbles inside?

Headhuunter

Il Principe wrote:

Sewinman wrote:

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?

The speeds the pros hold are mental. I mean I rode 95 miles on Sunday's sportive with around the same feet of climb and managed a paltry 18.4mph av. DM was in a tiny bunch and then by himself for a decent period yesterday and manages that av over 112 miles. It's awesome (and slightly depressing)! The speeds they do on the HC climbs are just terrifying.


I have an EDGE 05 with city navigator. I use bikeroutetoaster and bikehike to plot courses and then "send" them direct to the device. Works like a dream. They can also do turn by turn nav which is great for getting around London etc, although the address search isn't wonderful/


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.

That data on the Millar TDF stage is ridiculous! Even 18.4mph over 95 miles is pretty damn fine - I might just about manage that, on a good day...

Back on topic though, I have never used any kind of lube, I just kit myself out in 2 pairs of cheapo Decathlon shorts and off I go. My club rides are anything from 40-50 miles to about 70. Never suffered any chafing or "leatheriness". Perhaps I should try this lube stuff though, it may be the answer to higher average speeds...

DonDaddyD

What the feck is a tolberone slot. Further more where is it. Why would putting kness together do anything to.. hold on what is a land bridge and why would putting my knees together hurt it.

I just put my knees together while sitting down and forgot where my sack was positioned, I felt it in my stomach... :shock:

Sewinman

DonDaddyD wrote:

What the feck is a tolberone slot. Further more where is it. Why would putting kness together do anything to.. hold on what is a land bridge and why would putting my knees together hurt it.

I just put my knees together while sitting down and forgot where my sack was positioned, I felt it in my stomach... :shock:

Hmmm - If someone presses my belly button I get a tingling in the old chap...the areas are linked somehow.

Headhuunter

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Cafewanda wrote:

You guys have the most interesting discussions sometimes..........

you REALLY need to step away from this conversation :shock: It'll be which one is higher and what side do you dress next....

So which side DO you dress and which one IS higher? You 1st Kieran...

Rich158

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Cafewanda wrote:

You guys have the most interesting discussions sometimes..........

you REALLY need to step away from this conversation :shock: It'll be which one is higher and what side do you dress next....

Not forgetting which is larger

I think it's a highly informative thread, after all these are questions you can't ask your new club mates. Isn't the anonymity of the internet a wonderful thing

what, I'm going to meet you all at RP next weekend :shock: :oops: :oops:

Oh bugger :?

DonDaddyD

Sewinman wrote:

One thing I have always wondered is why is the sack sometimes like a walnut, and other times loose like a bag with some marbles inside?

.... :shock:

Even I'm stunned.

Well we if we are going down that road. I don't like how cycling makes my member go small after a bike ride. It takes a few minutes for it to grow back to reasonable size... In other words I couldn't just leap off my bike and go straight into having 'relations' despite best efforts... should I be worried?

(I'm pressing my belly button....)

Sewinman

DonDaddyD wrote:

Sewinman wrote:

One thing I have always wondered is why is the sack sometimes like a walnut, and other times loose like a bag with some marbles inside?

.... :shock:

Even I'm stunned.

Well we if we are going down that road. I don't like how cycling makes my member go small after a bike ride. It takes a few minutes for it to grow back to reasonable size... In other words I couldn't just leap off my bike and go straight into having 'relations' despite best efforts... should I be worried?

(I'm pressing my belly button....)

Its unfortunate isn't it - particularly as one is normally in lycra and would like to show a bit of volume in that area.