Chamois butter, cheap alternatives query
gavin66
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Does anyone know if there is a cheap but effective alternative to Chamois creams. Maybe something I can buy from a chemists.
I've been using Chamois butt'r Eurostyle for about three years now but I use quite a lot of it and it's becoming an expensive addition to the cost of my mountainbiking. It is something I need though as I do seem to get sore quite easily, even with good quality pads.
Thanks in advance
I've been using Chamois butt'r Eurostyle for about three years now but I use quite a lot of it and it's becoming an expensive addition to the cost of my mountainbiking. It is something I need though as I do seem to get sore quite easily, even with good quality pads.
Thanks in advance
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Try petroleum jelly (vaseline) - I've never tried it, but one of the chaps in the club swears by its and it's relatively cheap."It must be true, it's on the internet" - Winston Churchill0
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Try Nature's Kiss Chafe-Ease, if you have delicate nethers, it goes a long way as well for such a small pot.Now where's that "Get Out of Crash Free Card"0
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I've had good results from products containing deer tallow, first recommended to me by a mate who made prosthetic limbs for a living and found it gave good protection from chafing at sockets.Viscount Grand Touring - in bits
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Coconut oil is awesome , can get it in Aldi , home bargains etc for about a fiver . I don't like to use products containing animal parts and you only need a tiny amount. Even though its solid in the jar it reacts to body heat and liquifies .0
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I switched to Udderly Smooth - a lot cheaper than chamois cream and seems to work just as well.0
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For long rides (about 8 hours plus) I use Vaseline, works fine for me.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Sudocrem antiseptic healing cream is very good and cheap for a large tub. Back when I did alot more riding than I do now, I used it. Its good for smearing on the shammy, it even used to clear up saddle sores. The only downside I remember was the nasty ice cold feeling down below when putting your shorts on! I also tried Bepanthen babies nappie rash cream when that was to hand when the kids were babies, that worked well too.Caveat - I buy and ride cheap, however, I reserve the right to advise on expensive kit that I have never actually used and possibly never will0
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Emulsifying ointment. Costs about £4.50 for 500g. It is a thick moisturiser made mostly with paraffin wax. Just make sure you wash your shorts well.0
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Cocoa butter works well. I used it by mistake once and it worked great. Excellent for healing tattoos as well.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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I'm sure your bum was very tasty. Did your boyfriend approve?I don't do smileys.
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Any nappy cream.Van Nicholas Ventus
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