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 2014-08-13 2:48 PM |
 127   , Louisiana |  Subject: Chamois Cream?For those of you that use it during training, do you use it for Tri's, or does it pretty much dissolve and go away during the swim? It seems to rinse of fairly easy. I am thinking it might be a waste of time applying before a race. |
| 2014-08-13 5:50 PM in reply to: jareed58 |
Extreme Veteran 759 Villanova | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Only use it for HIM and IM. I apply in T1. |
| 2014-08-13 6:07 PM in reply to: jareed58 |
| Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Use good stuff and it won't come off in the swim. I use it for all rides of over about 100 yards or I chafe before I get out of the driveway. |
| 2014-08-13 6:23 PM in reply to: #5039119 |
| Member 354 | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Only if the ride is more than 100 miles. Use Bag Balm, it stays on through the swim no problem |
| 2014-08-14 7:07 AM in reply to: jareed58 |
| 754 | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? I haven't done anything longer than an Oly, but it stays on for that (and I spend a lot of time on the swim). You could also try products like Aquaphor that are specifically designed to not wash off. That is what I use to prevent bra chafing because Body Glide doesn't hold up for the swim. |
| 2014-08-14 7:37 AM in reply to: danimal123 |
New user 246 madison, Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Originally posted by danimal123 Only if the ride is more than 100 miles. Use Bag Balm, it stays on through the swim no problem I like to use Bag Balm as well. Though my blue chamois look like they have skid marks in them because the grease stains the fabric pretty badly. |
| 2014-08-14 8:46 AM in reply to: jareed58 |
| Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Tell ya what, I break this out occasionally and update it as I go along: Chamois Butt'r - good stuff for general use. It wears off/out at about 1 to 1.5 hours. Chamois Butt'r Eurostyle - same time limitation but definite WOOHOO factor when you're putting it on.: http://www.amazon.com/Chamois-Buttr-8-Ounce-Eurostyle-Lubricant/dp/ accessories/B001C69L6K Sportique Century Riding Cream - This stuff ROCKS! It smells like fermenting beer, though. Works for up to 5 hours as far as I can tell WONDERFUL stuff. has a beer/hops/yeasty smell that I kinda like. The smell is easily identified two or three rooms away so it's not exactly subtle. So far I've done 5 hour rides with it and not a single problem plus it cleared up an irritation spot I had from the last time my cream wore off. Less expensive than Assos.: http://www.amazon.com/Sportique-Century-Riding-Cream-SKU028/dp/B001... Beljum Budder - This stuff works well, has been great for up to 6 hours that I've tried it. A little thinner than the other two: http://www.beljumbudder.com/purchase/ Assos - great stuff as well. It doesn't wear off and works even when you put it on before the swim and forget to put more on for the bike. Excellent stuff. A touch more expensive than the others but worth every cent: http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/assos-chamois-creme Bag Balm - gets into everything. Coats the seat. Works like a champ for up to 6 hours and is relatively dirt cheap. petroleum jelly based. It's a little thick for me anyway and even when I'm burning up it's still molasses. DZNuts - Not worth the effort for me. Wears off after about an hour or so. Does well until that, though. http://www.amazon.com/DZ-Nuts-Pro-Chamios-Cream/dp/accessories/B003... Asics Chafe Free Endurance - really good and right up there with the Assos but is a different consistancy. REALLY expensive but I'm going to keep a tube around if I find it. There are a number out there now for runners but they're in 1 and 1.5 Oz tubes for about $5-10 so they're not really affordable for the long term. Body Glide - doesn't work for me as a chamois lube. Works great for wetsuit removal but I think I sweat it off in about 10 seconds on the saddle. |
| 2014-08-14 10:00 AM in reply to: DanielG |
Expert 3126  Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream?
Have only ever used for IM distance, applied in T1 and had a backup in special needs bag that I did not end up using. |
| 2014-08-14 10:31 AM in reply to: DanielG |
| 754 | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Originally posted by DanielG Tell ya what, I break this out occasionally and update it as I go along: Chamois Butt'r - good stuff for general use. It wears off/out at about 1 to 1.5 hours. Chamois Butt'r Eurostyle - same time limitation but definite WOOHOO factor when you're putting it on.: http://www.amazon.com/Chamois-Buttr-8-Ounce-Eurostyle-Lubricant/dp/ accessories/B001C69L6K I had to laugh at that. I find that the Eurostyle works a little better than the regular stuff, but putting in the first time was certainly a surprise! |
| 2014-08-14 12:14 PM in reply to: happyscientist |
| 409 Durham, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? probably a stupid question, but why not use Vaseline? |
| 2014-08-14 12:30 PM in reply to: Lupy |
| Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Originally posted by Lupy probably a stupid question, but why not use Vaseline? Clogs pores which can bring on saddle sores, petroleum based so getting it on wetsuit repeatedly is a bad thing. Bag Balm is vaseline with an antiseptic and lanolin. |
| 2014-08-14 8:04 PM in reply to: DanielG |
| 409 Durham, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Originally posted by DanielG Originally posted by Lupy probably a stupid question, but why not use Vaseline? Clogs pores which can bring on saddle sores, petroleum based so getting it on wetsuit repeatedly is a bad thing. Bag Balm is vaseline with an antiseptic and lanolin. Thanks! |
| 2014-08-14 10:57 PM in reply to: DanielG |
| 127 , Louisiana | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Originally posted by DanielG Tell ya what, I break this out occasionally and update it as I go along: Chamois Butt'r - good stuff for general use. It wears off/out at about 1 to 1.5 hours. Chamois Butt'r Eurostyle - same time limitation but definite WOOHOO factor when you're putting it on.: http://www.amazon.com/Chamois-Buttr-8-Ounce-Eurostyle-Lubricant/dp/ accessories/B001C69L6K Sportique Century Riding Cream - This stuff ROCKS! It smells like fermenting beer, though. Works for up to 5 hours as far as I can tell WONDERFUL stuff. has a beer/hops/yeasty smell that I kinda like. The smell is easily identified two or three rooms away so it's not exactly subtle. So far I've done 5 hour rides with it and not a single problem plus it cleared up an irritation spot I had from the last time my cream wore off. Less expensive than Assos.: http://www.amazon.com/Sportique-Century-Riding-Cream-SKU028/dp/B001... Beljum Budder - This stuff works well, has been great for up to 6 hours that I've tried it. A little thinner than the other two: http://www.beljumbudder.com/purchase/ Assos - great stuff as well. It doesn't wear off and works even when you put it on before the swim and forget to put more on for the bike. Excellent stuff. A touch more expensive than the others but worth every cent: http://www.biketiresdirect.com/product/assos-chamois-creme Bag Balm - gets into everything. Coats the seat. Works like a champ for up to 6 hours and is relatively dirt cheap. petroleum jelly based. It's a little thick for me anyway and even when I'm burning up it's still molasses. DZNuts - Not worth the effort for me. Wears off after about an hour or so. Does well until that, though. http://www.amazon.com/DZ-Nuts-Pro-Chamios-Cream/dp/accessories/B003... Asics Chafe Free Endurance - really good and right up there with the Assos but is a different consistancy. REALLY expensive but I'm going to keep a tube around if I find it. There are a number out there now for runners but they're in 1 and 1.5 Oz tubes for about $5-10 so they're not really affordable for the long term. Body Glide - doesn't work for me as a chamois lube. Works great for wetsuit removal but I think I sweat it off in about 10 seconds on the saddle. Thanks for the run down. Think I will step up to something else besides the Chamois Butt'R been using. |
| 2014-08-15 6:07 AM in reply to: danimal123 |
Pro 5892 , New Hampshire | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? I'm using DZ Nuts and have not had a problem with it wearing off… |
| 2014-08-15 8:39 AM in reply to: jareed58 |
Member 1748 Exton, PA | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? I've always used Chamois Butt'r for ride over 50 miles. Never had any problems even after the swim and on century plus rides. Less than 50 miles I don't use anything. |
| 2014-08-15 9:28 AM in reply to: jareed58 |
Champion 11989 Philly 'burbs | Subject: RE: Chamois Cream? Chamois butt'r for all rides, but on race day I double dip by using a base layer of body glide then a layer of chamois butt'r |
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