chammy cream

peggrinder

Apply directly to the skin, pad, or both? 8)

imposter2.0

Despite the name, modern creams are designed to go on the skin. Applying it to the pad is not necessary.

Miles253

liberal application?

dilatory

So, I've been wondering. Is chafing something that just happens to some people? I've had no issues at all in cheap bibs over 100+ mile rides. I am a hairy dude so maybe it's a natural defence against chafing? (Evolution, b*tch!)

Anonymous

Not sure if I need it...........I just like it

drummer_boy

I never chaffed much (hairy dude as well), but when I use cream, on longer rides, I don't seem to get as much butt ache, as when I don't. May well be psychosomatic!!

chris_bass

I use nappy rash cream! you'd have thought i'd have grown out of that by now!!

il sole

Carbonator wrote:

Not sure if I need it...........I just like it

+1

DanGateau

peggrinder wrote:

Apply directly to the skin, pad, or both? 8)

Personally go for the apply to skin approach.

PercyFlage

Directly to the skin, particularly if it's gonna rain

Spatulala

I wear it on long rides only, but only cos I bought a pot of it and so it seems silly not to use it. I was on the Exmoor Beauty earlier this year and rode for a bit behind a guy with a large amount of what appeared to be soapy suds emitting from his undercarriage. The thought of being hit in the face by his frothy butt cheese made me gag a little so I backed off. Do certain brands foam up in wet conditions?

crankycrank

Spatulala wrote:

Do certain brands foam up in wet conditions?

Never seen any cream that foams up. I'd do whatever it takes to get in front of anyone who has foaming shorts.

Serious Cat

Anybody use udderly smooth ? If so you apply to skin or pad ?

sdalby

Depends on how long the ride is. Any less than a few hours then directly to skin. If it's going to be an all dayer then I'll apply some to the pad the night before to let it soak in before applying some more directly to skin just before the ride.

imposter2.0

Serious Cat wrote:

Anybody use udderly smooth ? If so you apply to skin or pad ?

Just in case you missed all the replies to this question...here's mine again...

Imposter wrote:

Despite the name, modern creams are designed to go on the skin. Applying it to the pad is not necessary.

macleod113

Serious Cat wrote:

Anybody use udderly smooth ? If so you apply to skin or pad ?

I use Udderly and its always to the skin not pad. I have however recently bought 2 pots, 1 for home and 1 work. 1 is nice and thick the way I like it but the other is runny like double cream and its a pain to use. I find it a bit random the consistencies are different!

Serious Cat

MacLeod113 wrote:

Serious Cat wrote:

Anybody use udderly smooth ? If so you apply to skin or pad ?

I use Udderly and its always to the skin not pad. I have however recently bought 2 pots, 1 for home and 1 work. 1 is nice and thick the way I like it but the other is runny like double cream and its a pain to use. I find it a bit random the consistencies are different!

I have seen that too,one tub nice and thick and another like yoghurt