[c_h_i_n_a_m_a_n]

Am planning to spend some time in the saddle in July.

Day 1: 10-12hrs
Day 2: rest or possibly 2hrs
Day 3: 2hrs
Day 4: 2hrs
Day 5: rest
Day 6: 2hrs
Day 7: 10-12hrs
Day 8: 6-8hrs

Do you think I need some cream?

If I do, can I get away with just standard moisturising cream? Coco butter cream? Vaseline? Have never used them before ... And where do I put it? Just the perineum region? What about back towards the abyss or front to the cacti?

I presume you would just put them on like how you would with moisturising cream on your hands? Wouldn't it feels a bit slippery?

 

[Pirx]

Do you think I need some cream?

How would we know? It's your @ss, not mine. If it was mine, the answer would be "no".

 

[nOOky]

Never use the stuff myself, are you having problems that you think it will help?

 

[leadout_kv]

I personally think you should use some cream especially on rides longer than 25-30m. I started using cream after my first century on longer rides and its really helped. No chafing. I use - Chamois Butt'r 8-Ounce Skin Lubricant : Amazon.com : Sports & Outdoors

 

[ktc]

Rides longer than 30 minutes, really? For me that would be every time I get on the bike. Though I've never used it I've noticed I do start to get some chafing on rides over 5-6 hours and may try it. I have a ride later this year that will be 7-8 hours/day for 8 days so I figure it's worth trying out ahead of time. Unless your having a problem I wouldn't bother.

 

[MyaLover]

I'm thinking he's talking rides longer than 25-30 miles.

I have no experience with the creams, but why not get something designed specifically for this considering the cost is pretty minimal?

 

[kevhogaz]

I've used it for a while now, and it seems to help on the longer rides. It seems to be 50/50 in my group, of who uses it, and who doesn't.

My top 3 brands would be, in condescending order:
Assos - best I've used, without a doubt.
DZ Nutz - Good stuff, has a "cooling" effect to it.
Chamois Butt'r - the old standby!

 

[Hooben]

My rides can last 4, 5, and 6 hours. Yes, I use it and would highly recommend it. Just on the sit bone region not on anything else.

 

[mikeyc38]

I use Chamois Butt'r but I've heard that regular diaper cream works just as good.

 

[DaFlake]

Body shape has a lot to due with whether you need it or not. I use it on longer rides 25 miles + (Beljum Budder) and it really helps with chafing. You can buy some of the smaller packs of this stuff and give it a try to see if you like it.

 

[crbeals]

I use Buttonhole cream if I am going to be riding all day. Chamois Cream | Enzo's Cycling Products
Gotten nasty saddle sores without it, never gotten one with it.

 

[Pirx]

My top 3 brands would be, in condescending order

Heheh, that one's funny...

I have no experience with the creams, but why not get something designed specifically for this considering the cost is pretty minimal?

Bah, humbug. HTFU is the advice on this. Look it up.

 

[c_h_i_n_a_m_a_n]

'HTFU' :ciappa:



I have not done so many rides in such a short period of time. So far the butts been ok for a single 100mile 7hrs ride and nothing for the week after.

So just on the sit-bones and ASSOS is recommended ... Cheers ... I do not wish to get to Day 7 and start to have chafing problems ... That will definitely do my head in.

 

[Hiro11]

Bit of an embarrasing admission, I use Boudreaux's Butt Paste which is a diaper creme. It's a mixture of vaseline and zinc oxide that works unbelievably well as chamois creme. Also, you can find it most anywhere for cheap. No reason to buy expensive bike-specific stuff.

 

[jpick915]

I also use the Buttonhole Cream, but only for rides in excess of 50 or 60 miles. Tends to make things a little more comfortable during the latter stages of the ride. As far as application is concerned, I just smear it onto the chamois (I believe this is what the directions say to do) before putting on my ridin' britches.

 

[froze]

I've never used it either, but I have if from several good sources that 2Toms Butt Shield, which is a roll on, is pretty good stuff; I may try that when I do my 100 or more mile ride if I encounter butt soreness/chaff on lessor rides. If I don't experience any issues then I'm not going to buy something I don't need, and that's my advice to you...don't buy something unless you have the need, your butt will tell you.

 

[Alfonsina]

IMO you are not moisturizing, you want a barrier. I think the first day is a big ride and you will be sweaty and dirty and moist, and barrier cream is going to be a help. My preference is a lanolin/mineral oil blend with a little lavender oil or peppermint oil, and I make it myself. Otherwise A&D cream is a good barrier (diaper cream) and the success of most bike centric creams is marketing as mostly they are repackaged diaper creams.