preferred-google-button
log in
register

Chamois cream … Idiots guide

  • Creator
    Topic
  • March 4, 2012 at 10:14 pm #15262
    Farky

    After over 20 years on a bike I thought I’d ask what for many is a personal question.

    Am I missing something by not using chamois cream/butter etc?

    I do get hot around the nuts and have had the occasion to apply creams after a ride but never used anything during it.

    Do you apply the stuff to the chamois or your nuts?

    And if you use a synthetic pad rather than actual natural chamois, does it effect your pad in any negative way?

    Question on pads too.

    There are so many pad types, chamois, synthetic, gel insert, 3d, etc etc.

    What’s the best for a balance of sportive comfort and a lack of chaffing?

    I’m looking shorts IRO about £50 as its a budget I reckon is sensible for my use but for would you spend more for this kind of use and why? (other than style, brand, etc).

    Never bought shorts based on anything but a chamois pad and good value for money so I just want to make sure I’m not missing out on something in making my purchase. I know a lot of this can be subjective and personal but any advice is worth consideration.

    Cheers.

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 8 replies - 46 through 53 (of 53 total)
1 2 3 4
  • Author
    Replies
  • March 7, 2012 at 5:55 pm #668589
    0
    davebinks

    If you ride the correct shape
    If you ride the correct shape saddle and clean, good quality shorts in good condition, you shouldn’t have any problems. Occasionally after a long ride you may experience some bruising. Sometimes you will get an infection, like a spotty pimple. In the former case, lay off for a day or so, in the latter, a disinfectant cream will quickly clear it up.
    How to find the correct shape saddle? Only one way – try different shapes. It’s no good asking what others use, their rear is not your rear and won’t be same shape.
    Some can sit on a flat saddle, but I can’t and vice versa.
    Once you’ve found the correct shape for YOU – stick with it.
    Borrow a saddle and try it for a few rides. You’ll soon find which shape suits you.

    Oh, I nearly forgot. Do NOT wear underpants or knickers under your padded shorts or you will be rubbed and chafed by the seams on that garment – that’s why the shorts have that funny pad inside them – to give a little cushioning and to avoid seams.

    March 7, 2012 at 2:24 pm #668587
    0
    mad_scot_rider

    I’m another Sudocrem fan –
    I’m another Sudocrem fan – but only *after* the ride

    Tried it once during and the sensation was “disquieting”

    March 7, 2012 at 11:53 am #668585
    0
    Mostyn

    Sudocrem, works as well as
    Sudocrem, works as well as anything on the market, nothing has a complete protection to chaffing . Just keep your shorts clean; and apply Sudocrem to your tender bottom.

    March 7, 2012 at 9:06 am #668583
    0
    notfastenough

    I’d also be interested to
    I’d also be interested to hear from anyone who’s used those little gel-sized packs of chamois BUTTr (I think that was it’s name). Presumably these are intended to be taken with you on a long ride and applied when you stop for a coffee with a load more miles to go.

    March 7, 2012 at 12:32 am #668581
    0
    Farky

    Not much sharing going on
    Not much sharing going on here apart from the few other interested individuals and one other.

    I always thought you put the stuff on your nuts, hence, DZNuts being a cream brand. However I bought a cheap pair of Nalini shorts today that where on offer and the specifically say use a relief cream on the chamois when the chamois is dry and hard. Are they just to shy to say put it on your nuts?

    After using said shorts I can agree, they would benefit from the use of a cream, very comfy synth chamois, good balance in racing and comfort profile for training and short rides and fitted well as in a decent shape when fitted so stayed in place not matter how much I moved around on the seat, but they did chaff a little.

    Sudocream eh? Yes, that’s been my saviour….or relief, after a long abusive ride. Trying to prevent it getting this far though.

    Come on peeps, don’t be embarrassed. Share your tips…sorry, wrong use of words, share your experiences, there’s gotta be some big mile riders out there. Don’t have me asking the Downing bro’s, theyll only tell me they use the creamy head of a Boddingtons or something! Lol

    March 5, 2012 at 11:08 am #668579
    0
    zzgavin

    I put cream on my sit-bones
    I put cream on my sit-bones and perineum only and that seems to work well, I use the Assos one which got great reviews on wiggle
    I’ve got shutt vr pro bib shorts, plus some (sale) rapha cross 3/4s which are very comfortable.
    I’ve also got some dhb bib longs which are nearly as comfortable.
    Buying for the pad seems to be the right approach, they do wear out I’ve been told. I’ve got an aging pair of bib shorts which are not comfortable on my road bike. Either pads have got better or the padding is squashed through use.
    Washing promptly I’ve read helps both you and the shorts

    March 5, 2012 at 10:37 am #668577
    0
    Spud

    Same here, which creams are
    Same here, which creams are recommended? I’ve only ever slapped Sudocrem on when riding long MTB routes or 24hr events. But it doesn’t have much staying power. Are there any that are better than others for sensitive skin?

    March 5, 2012 at 10:12 am #668575
    0
    notfastenough

    Ha! Fair set of questions,
    Ha! Fair set of questions, and often not discussed in polite company, which makes it perfect for the internet! 😀

    I’ve been using chamois cream with a synthetic pad, and it seems to work well. After a long ride I also use a skin repair gel after showering (both products from Assos), although I’m less convinced of the benefit of this.

    It is my understanding (happy to be corrected if I’m doing it wrong!) that you apply the cream to the region in contact with the saddle, so nuts, sit-bones, perineum etc.

    I just got back into cycling in September, so only have 3/4’s and tights, yet to buy shorts, will be interested therefore to hear any recommendations that others have.

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 8 replies - 46 through 53 (of 53 total)
1 2 3 4
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.