Embrocation Warming Lotion?

NWLondoner
NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
edited January 2010 in The bottom bracket
What is the general consensus regarding these products?


I have nothing but trouble getting my lower legs/calfs warm in this cold weather.

After approx. 40 km they just start to get really tight and I can't get much more energy out of them.

I keep mulling over using a warming oil/lotion but keep reading contradictory reports :?

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  • VinceEager
    VinceEager Posts: 247
    i never have that problem - what sort of tights / leg warmers do you have?
    ...the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon...
  • NWLondoner
    NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
    Assos Winter LL S5 Padded Bib Tights.
  • VinceEager
    VinceEager Posts: 247
    NWLondoner wrote:
    Assos Winter LL S5 Padded Bib Tights.
    i guess its not that you have thin rubbish tights then :D
    ...the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon...
  • markwalker
    markwalker Posts: 953
    just thin rubbish legs ha ha ha ha ha rofl :lol:
  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    Try some - there's no harm in trying.

    Any of the top brands are good - but go for the winter ones (some brands do a 'lighter' summer warm up rub).
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  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    I find that by putting some on I go out feeling warm and that carries over into the ride.

    I wouldn't say it improves my performance, but the warmth does improve my comfort and therefore enjoyment at this time of year.
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Don't store it near the lube at home. My ex never forgave me.
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  • VinceEager
    VinceEager Posts: 247
    owch - i think thats a prison innitiation think too isnt it?
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  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    Never tried it, I just use rollers for 10/20 minutes before going out if it's very cold.
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    Just get some, one of the best cycling products I ever bought. My problem is that all the stuff I can buy in the UK has diminished to mere "warming gel". I used to love the Ozone stuff, but I swear its not as hot as it used to be.

    I just got some Winstons Brand from the states. Small-Batch stuff, a real cottage industry, and its fantastic. Burns stronger for longer!
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  • all show no go
    all show no go Posts: 542
    disgruntledgoat wrote:
    Just get some, one of the best cycling products I ever bought. My problem is that all the stuff I can buy in the UK has diminished to mere "warming gel". I used to love the Ozone stuff, but I swear its not as hot as it used to be.

    I just got some Winstons Brand from the states. Small-Batch stuff, a real cottage industry, and its fantastic. Burns stronger for longer!

    +1 for Winstons. The CX Nuclear is outrageously good. For slightly less cold yet still chilly mornings, I still like Ozone Warming Oil.
    Let's close our eyes and see what happens
  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    I got the Winstons Hot, but being the great guy he is Aaron mixed me up a hot/nuclear mix (as hot as you'll ever need on the road!) To make the postage from the states worthwhile.

    I put it on at 0830, it kept me going all through my 3 hour ride. Got home and discovered the rugby game I was going to kicked off at 1 not 3. Quick dash to the ground... still going at full time. Get home and in the shower, it kicks up the re burn for an hour afterwards! 1630 it finally quits. Now that's old school embrocation! I love it!
    "In many ways, my story was that of a raging, Christ-like figure who hauled himself off the cross, looked up at the Romans with blood in his eyes and said 'My turn, sock cookers'"

    @gietvangent
  • NWLondoner
    NWLondoner Posts: 2,047
    markwalker wrote:
    just thin rubbish legs ha ha ha ha ha rofl :lol:

    Sadly too bloody true
  • disquieting_museeuws
    disquieting_museeuws Posts: 601
    Real Man's embrocation - I seem to remember it's made from lard.

    My grandad used to coach a football team, and if one of his players went down injured he'd rub something similar to this on - he reckoned it was so hot much they'd have to run around to relieve the burning!

    fieryjackointment9603.jpeg
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    I once had a pre-match piss after applying Fiery Jack. I was like Ryan Giggs, but on the right; running quick created a lovely knacker-cooling breeze!
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  • bigal.
    bigal. Posts: 479
    I use this stuff.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Natures_Kiss_Hotstuff_Sports_Rub_90g/5360010674/

    It keeps your legs warm and reacts by getting even hotter if it starts raining.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I use

    deepheatcreammax2878.jpg

    Half the price of cycling/sports specific creams and lotions

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