do you use chamois cream.

ptr_84 · 22-03-2016 07:56PM #1

Just curious. Am I the only one that doesn't use chamois cream when out cycling. Those that fo use it do you swear by it?

smacl · 22-03-2016 07:58PM

ptr_84 wrote: »

Just curious. Am I the only one that doesn't use chamois cream when out cycling. Those that fo use it do you swear by it?

Depends on the length of spin. For me, it its going to be more than four hours in the saddle, I find it makes things more comfortable.

godtabh · 22-03-2016 08:20PM

No.

Put if you do dont double dip

dahat · 22-03-2016 08:38PM

Not yet but I'm sure at some point i will convince myself i need it and spend yet more cash on cycling.

eeeee · 22-03-2016 08:40PM

Can't go without it.

Also a failsafe training motivator. Once the chamois cream goes on there's no backing out :pac:

Darkglasses · 22-03-2016 08:48PM

Used it once, found it just felt cold and manky, never again.

ratracer · 22-03-2016 08:48PM

Nope, never have - never will!! Some folks really need to HTFU!!!

crosstownk · 22-03-2016 08:51PM

As someone who's had quite a few saddle sores, I always use chamois cream and a decent, well fitting pair of shorts.

Friction is an enemy.

stecleary · 22-03-2016 08:52PM

chamois cream would just ruin the bit of steak I'm tenderizing for my post ride meal

OleRodrigo · 22-03-2016 09:10PM

Its a...er....slippery slope.

Next you'll stop shaving the legs, then the handlebars get higher. At which point there'll be hiking socks pulled up to the knees with flappy shorts.

Then, at this advanced stage of departure from the rules, you'll basically be in free-fall and may start running and swimming.

mamax · 22-03-2016 09:45PM

For cycles over 2 hours then yes, so of us have soft arses :P

thelawman · 22-03-2016 10:04PM

never used it,

RobFowl · 22-03-2016 10:12PM

Occasionally use E45 cream bu usually nothing...

Raam · 22-03-2016 10:18PM

I use it to take up some space in the bathroom press. I bought a tube in 2009 and I haven't finished it.

easygoing39 · 22-03-2016 10:23PM

No never.

07Lapierre · 22-03-2016 10:25PM

On the WW200 a few years ago, the weather was brutal. I was lucky in that I was able to change both shorts and jersey after 100k..by the time I got back to Greystones I had bad cuts on both butt cheeks. It was caused by the stitching around the edge of the padding in my shorts, cutting into the skin over a long period of time. It's the only time I've ever wished I'd used chamois cream!

I will be doing the WW200 again this year...if the forecast is for prolonged periods of rain on the day..ill be using as much chamois cream as I can!

bazermc · 22-03-2016 10:31PM

If using it, where exactly do you put it?

Raam · 22-03-2016 10:31PM

07Lapierre wrote: »

On the WW200 a few years ago, the weather was brutal. I was lucky in that I was able to change both shorts and jersey after 100k..by the time I got back to Greystones I had bad cuts on both butt cheeks. It was caused by the stitching around the edge of the padding in my shorts, cutting into the skin over a long period of time. It's the only time I've ever wished I'd used chamois cream!

I will be doing the WW200 again this year...if the forecast is for prolonged periods of rain on the day..ill be using as much chamois cream as I can!

Were you wearing the Swords Nalini shorts? They were terrible for that.

07Lapierre · 22-03-2016 10:38PM

Raam wrote: »

Were you wearing the Swords Nalini shorts? They were terrible for that.

Yep! .... I had a half-moon shape scar on each cheek for days after! .... I now wear Santini shorts for any long distance rides. The Nalinis are reserved for club league races.

07Lapierre · 22-03-2016 10:39PM

bazermc wrote: »

If using it, where exactly do you put it?

Anywhere that comes in contact with the padding in your shorts.

Raam · 22-03-2016 10:40PM

07Lapierre wrote: »

Yep! .... I had a half-moon shape scar on each cheek for days after! .... I now wear Santini shorts for any long distance rides. The Nalinis are reserved for club league races.

Ugh, I'm all too familiar with the half-moon scar from those shorts. I binned them. Using them in the rain was a real killer.

RobFowl · 22-03-2016 10:41PM

Raam wrote: »

Were you wearing the Swords Nalini shorts? They were terrible for that.

The Imp-sport shorts did the same for me (the ones before the design change )

Hu Deman · 22-03-2016 10:52PM

I have never used it and never even considered it,but most of my rides would be 2-3hrs except for Sportives .

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-03-2016 11:12PM

For regular spins, no. For anything 3grs or over, yes, I use assos arse cream

TheBlaaMan · 22-03-2016 11:29PM

bazermc wrote: »

If using it, where exactly do you put it?

Directly onto your skin, not onto the chamois....

Wishbone Ash · 22-03-2016 11:57PM

Don't use it.

Raam wrote: »

Were you wearing the Swords Nalini shorts? They were terrible for that.

Raam wrote: »

Ugh, I'm all too familiar with the half-moon scar from those shorts. I binned them. Using them in the rain was a real killer.

I wear them regularly without much hassle but I agree that they are poor in comparison to most shorts - there's more padding in a J-Cloth. I managed to get through a wet Leige Bastogne Liege in them.

martyc5674 · 23-03-2016 12:05AM

bazermc wrote: »

If using it, where exactly do you put it?

Barse..

stecleary · 23-03-2016 12:06AM

Raam wrote: »

Were you wearing the Swords Nalini shorts? They were terrible for that.

I hate the things!
I wear them as little as possible, The only pair of shorts i get saddle sores with

JK.BMC · 23-03-2016 12:08AM

bazermc wrote: »

If using it, where exactly do you put it?

I tend to put it in the bathroom cabinet but away from the toothpaste and tampons; it can be a tad messy.
If travelling to the races, I keep it in a side pocket of my gear bag as it can put greasy streaks on clothing.
And of course, I also slather it liberally on the general seat-area, if you get what I mean.
Maybe I need to cut back a bit; I find most tubs are a quare bit more expensive than Vaseline these days

saccades · 23-03-2016 12:35AM

Aye, hour long commute EW so if I didn't use it the commute home would cause havoc in dried ex-sweaty gear.

dancrowley · 23-03-2016 06:26AM

I also use the Assos stuff, applying it where my body contacts the saddle. I didn't use it until my spins started lasting longer than 3-4 hours. I recently started using the Assos skin repair gel stuff, as my spins are lasting upwards of 5 hours; I've found it to be incredibly effective.

Since you're doing PR, ptr_84, I would highly recommend it.

do you use chamois cream.

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