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Chamois lubes, creams etc....
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Does anybody use these?

If so which ones do you like?

Does it matter what kind of chamois you have? For instance, do they work as well with fleece or an air stripe type chamois, Castelli, Performance etc.?

Can they harm the chamois?

Could you just as well use Lubriderm lotion, water soluable lube, others?

Does it work better if you apply them to your skin or the chamois?

Richard
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Re: Chamois lubes, creams etc.... [R Isgrigg] [ In reply to ]
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I literally won't ride without some kind of chamois cream. Indispensable.

Any pad that would be harmed by a cream isn't worth using, and any pad worth using should be designed with the assumption that you will be using some kind of cream.

I apply directly to the chamois before I put it on.

Purpose - made creams work far better than generic alternatives, in my experience (although bag balm is pretty good, and you can find it in rural grocery stores 10 minutes before a 100 mile road race.)

My current favorite is the Born cream. It isn't as luxurious-soothing-tingly as the Assos I used to use, but it has remarkable staying power in the wet, a big plus.
Born also makes a chamois powder that's really good. I use this a lot, especially if I know I'm commuting or something, and won't be able to shower - no stickiness down there with this stuff.

MH

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Re: Chamois lubes, creams etc.... [R Isgrigg] [ In reply to ]
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Chamois creme is a best kept secret. Yup, when you start putting on the miles it is critical- absolutely critical- to comofrt and avoidance of saddle sores, foliculitis, etc. I like Kramer "lube" and also A&D ointment. The later is slimy and thick and smeels bad but works very well. Thin runny stuff doesn't work. I use it in all types of shorts, regardless of the chamois. I haven't had issues with it messing up my chamois.It pretty much washes out no sweat.

Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com
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Re: Chamois lubes, creams etc.... [fredly] [ In reply to ]
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Ok I have never used any cream (probably b/c I dont ride long enough) What is bag balm?



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Re: Chamois lubes, creams etc.... [R Isgrigg] [ In reply to ]
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I've used a few, and I now swear by Assos Chamois Creme.

BTW and off point, how exactly did the word "Chamois" come to be pronounced "Shammy?" Must have been us crazy Americans...



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Re: Chamois lubes, creams etc.... [SimpleS] [ In reply to ]
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I wrote a little article on embrocation/creams of all sorts for a cycling website a while back, and it answers some questions like this. You can check it out at; http://www.nwracereport.com/columnists/hill/hill.htm

Seriously, I think chamois cream is worthwhile for any ride that's long enough to put bike shorts on for. Try it!
MH

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Re: Chamois lubes, creams etc.... [R Isgrigg] [ In reply to ]
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Bag Balm is my solution. For endurance events, I use in on my b*tt for cycling and on my feet for running. It reduces the chance of blisters, chafing, and infections.

The stuff is made for cow udders but apparently a lot of grandma-types are using it on their feet, which explains its wide availability to us city-folk.

My dermatologist reviewed the ingredients and was seemingly impressed. I've tried Chamois Butt'r and Udder Cream, but I didn't believe they had the staying power. They're more like Noczema (which I hear works okay as well) whereas Bag Balm is more like Vaseline.

Here are some Bag Balm usage tips:
  1. Always put your contact lenses in before applying the Balm
  2. Try to put the Balm on after you've gone to the bathroom for the last time before the race start (wishful thinking)
  3. Don't wear white socks if you're putting it on your feet -- it may stain.

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