Chamois Creme ???

[Mike777]

Hi all

What are people view on this.....?

If used what do you do seems to be for 'clothing' and skin ! ! !

Would appreciate any views...

Many thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

[Malaconotus]

Udderly Smooth.... http://www.ctcshop.org.uk/udderly-smooth-chamois-cream/

Apply to skin, fairly liberally. Non-greasy, so does need re-application after a few hours.

[Mike777]

Udderly Smooth.... http://www.ctcshop.org.uk/udderly-smooth-chamois-cream/

Apply to skin, fairly liberally. Non-greasy, so does need re-application after a few hours.

Do you apply to areas often not seen

Ie towards the 'Bottom' half of the body ! ! ! !


Mike

[Malaconotus]

Sorry, yes, I took that as read. Apply to all 'contact points' especially those prone to friction and, consequently, chafing.

[eileithyia]

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... tAodaQMiFA Is what I have been using over past year, but I only use it for when I am on the timetrialbike due to the rather low frontal position, must admit rarely bother when on the more upright touring position. But if you are not used to day in day out in the saddle, some sort of protection might be useful. Other items to use might be drapolene or other style of nappy cream.

[mcpasty]

No matter what you use, if doing around a 100mile days, you're going to get chaffing. The asos stuff gets great reviews and I've also used the butter recommended above. Sudocreme is good for the evening to get a bit of the sting out
mc
http://mcjogle.wordpress.com/

[CharlieS]

During my JOGLE I used the Asos cream liberally to both skin and padding part of shorts but still developed sores!! So I switched to Sudacream and they cleared up so went back to a bit of both. If I had to choose I'd probably take the Sudacream for a JOGLE/LEJOG but on long day rides I continue use the Asos! If you have support/a driver with you take both!!!

[henryglasse]

We used Conotrane cream from Tesco Pharmacy for about £1.50 per tube. And then Sudocreme or Savlon in the evenings. I had very little discomfort.

Henry

[loafer]

No matter what you use, if doing around a 100mile days, you're going to get chaffing. T

i find if you get the shorts +saddle right you should have no probs with chaffing have cycled for 35 years and not suffered with this problem at all ...even when i used to cycle in cut off jeans... just wash shorts every night have 2 lejogs under my belt both over 1000+miles ... a brooks owner.

larry

[Michael R]

No matter what you use, if doing around a 100mile days, you're going to get chaffing. T

i find if you get the shorts +saddle right you should have no probs with chaffing have cycled for 35 years and not suffered with this problem at all ...even when i used to cycle in cut off jeans... just wash shorts every night have 2 lejogs under my belt both over 1000+miles

larry

never had a problem, always sat on a Brooks

[The Mechanic]

I use Assos, Udderly Smooth or other such stuff pre ride and sudocreme post ride on tour. Never had any saddle sore issues so far. Will be uing the same regime on LEJOG starting this Sunday.

[bagelonabike]

I found Lucas paw paw cream to be really effective - but as prevention not cure! E.g put it on a couple of times a day every day
Link:http://www.lucaspapaw.com.au/ and its not uncomfortable or messy

[Psamathe]

(Reactivating an old thread with a question)
Time for me to try some but
1. How much do you use. Slap on loads or a thin film or something else.

2. Do you need to reapply during a ride or is once at start enough?

3. Does it get messy? Absorbed into shorts padding, wick through onto saddle?

4. Does it delay "toughening-up" your bum.

Any other considerations?

I've not ridden any distance for ages and just 20 miles today and I'm a bit tender/warm (no infection).

Many thanks
Ian

[Oldjohnw]

(Reactivating an old thread with a question)
Time for me to try some but
1. How much do you use. Slap on loads or a thin film or something else.

2. Do you need to reapply during a ride or is once at start enough?

3. Does it get messy? Absorbed into shorts padding, wick through onto saddle?

4. Does it delay "toughening-up" your bum.

Any other considerations?

I've not ridden any distance for ages and just 20 miles today and I'm a bit tender/warm (no infection).

Many thanks
Ian

I spread a small amount in my pads as well as my ass. I started using it when it was obvious my rear was not toughening up.

[pwa]

Hi all

What are people view on this.....?

If used what do you do seems to be for 'clothing' and skin ! ! !

Would appreciate any views...

Many thanks for your time

Regards

Mike

It is basically skin cream. It helps to prevent soreness and rashes on long rides. I used to use it on long Audax rides and it did help. On your pad or on your bits, it doesn't matter which because it finishes up in the same place. But after a while I used Germoline instead. As well as being antiseptic, it has some local anaesthetic effect.