Chamois creams
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Chamois creams
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Re: Chamois creams
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Postby RonK » Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:38 pm
But save yourself some money - buy generic sorbolene cream from the chemist. Around $7 for a 500gm tub.
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby PBF » Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:08 pm
How does it work? Applied to the Chamois or the body, and what is the main purpose?
Been curious for a while as to whether it is worth looking into.
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Postby danny the boy » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:46 pm
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Postby danny the boy » Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:51 pm
Experiment a bit, I just use it on the body but I think people use it on both. It provides a waterproofing and lubrication of the area of the skin.PBF wrote:At risk of asking a stupid question.........
How does it work? Applied to the Chamois or the body, and what is the main purpose?
Been curious for a while as to whether it is worth looking into.
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby twizzle » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:47 pm
Every time I don't use enough cream, I end up with persistent saddle sores, so I'm particular about having a product that works.
Edit: "Elite Ozone Protect Cream".
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby RonK » Mon Sep 30, 2013 11:08 pm
youtube knows all...PBF wrote:At risk of asking a stupid question.........
How does it work? Applied to the Chamois or the body, and what is the main purpose?
Been curious for a while as to whether it is worth looking into.
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby Rex » Thu Nov 28, 2013 4:32 pm
I have Morgan Blue solid, but I can't afford to use that 8+ times a week.
So I'm still looking for a cheap and effective solution.
ABC aint cheap either, so if anyone has any thoughts... please share!
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby HappyHumber » Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:39 pm
Whilst I keep a tub of Udderly smooth at home, I need to look at carrying some sachets or similar on the longer rides. Few months back I got a bit wet on a 200k Brevet and that rinsed out what I had on. Was a bit tender, so I grabbed a small tub of Vaseline at a General Store en-route. Ooooh.... made things worse for a while. Wouldn't recommend.
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby RonK » Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:59 pm
Usually I use QV cream. It's not as cheap as the generic stuff, but still a lot cheaper than the bike shop brands.
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Postby rpmspinman » Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:39 pm
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby Rex » Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:59 pm
Yes I used considerably more today and didn't have any discomfort.RonK wrote:Some of the budget brands of sorbolene are quite thin. It's cheap - apply it generously.
I have both the small 100mL tube that comes out like tooth paste, and the 500mL pump bottle which has the consistency of shampoo... far too runny imo.
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Re: Chamois creams
Postby Pedaling » Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:23 pm
It is quite thick, so I doesn't tend to rub off. And it is relatively inexpensive.
There are small tubes available, so it can be carried very easily on a long ride.
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