Best chamois cream?

Squillinossett
Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
edited May 2010 in Road buying advice
In further prep for my London to Paris ride, I am looking for input on ther best chamois cream out there?

I have used udderly smooth, and find it great, if a little thin and wears out after a few hours.

Im looking for something that will see e through 3x100+ mile days, cost is not an issue at all, so all input is welcome.

Thanks!

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  • moonshine
    moonshine Posts: 1,022
    Assos
  • huuregeil
    huuregeil Posts: 780
    Pure shea butter:

    http://www.akuawood.co.uk/product.php?p ... t=3&page=1

    Works like a charm and is a major ingredient in other chamois creams. Last for ages, unlike other creams which have a water base.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    +1 for Assos...
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    hopper1 wrote:
    +1 for Assos...
    +2 for Assos ....
  • Yorkshirecoal
    Yorkshirecoal Posts: 52
    Assos is what the rest of us riding seem to be using. I have heard good things from Audax riders about the shea butter.
    I'm sure Fungus will help you apply it with him being a nurse and all. :lol::lol:
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Yes, I forgot to say it all comes down to the applicator.
    The nicer the applicator, the better the experience... :wink: :oops:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • owenlars
    owenlars Posts: 719
    Did London to Paris last September and used Sudocreme, dirt cheap and entirely effective!
  • amaferanga
    amaferanga Posts: 6,789
    Not quite sure what you mean by wearing thin after a few hours? Doesn't it get absorbed into the chamois thereby softening it / reducing friction? I thought that was how it worked.

    I've used Assos and currently have Udderly Smooth. I use it when I remember, but I'm not convinced any of it really makes a difference for me unless I'm spending 10 hours plus in the saddle.
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  • forward_loop
    forward_loop Posts: 314
    I don't like the "new" assos. the old formula with witch hazel I found was much better - more comfortable on the bike and a lot more comfortable afterwards off the bike. the new stuff seems ot have loads more "stuff"' in, is greasier, doesn't absorb as well, and seems to have less antibacterial properties. I am looking for an alternative ;(
  • chriskempton
    chriskempton Posts: 1,245
    Assos for me - Udderly is too thin if you ask me and seems to soak away.
  • mroli
    mroli Posts: 3,622
    DZ Nuts - does the job for me. Mind you, given Landis' allegations, you may want to consider whether giving money to DZ is what you want to do....
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  • Philby
    Philby Posts: 328
    Udderly Smooth for me - never had any soreness problems - though never tried Assos.
  • stoobydale
    stoobydale Posts: 535
    PBK stuff seems ok. Reasonably priced too.
  • ALaPlage
    ALaPlage Posts: 732
    Assos for me but find sudocreme works jus as well at a fraction of the cost
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  • stokepa31
    stokepa31 Posts: 560
    Assoss all the way. Ozone stuff is very good too but didnt get on with udderly smooth
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  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    cheers guys, will order tomorrow, think I might give the assos stuff go, but find the old style one!

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