Chamois cream alternative?

[Blue Hills]

Agree paul that sudocream is pretty remarkable stuff. Well remember it healing something I had as if by magic. Doesn't it do bad things to your cycling gear though?
I think I must be lucky on this issue. No creams and (not casting aspersions on anyone) always shower before cycling.

Suppose I sort of wonder whether there might, for some I stress, be a parallel with punctures. Many many punctures are the result of pre-existing debris, not stuff picked up on the ride.

I stress that i am not a doctor

All the best

 

[ianrauk]

Doesn't it do bad things to your cycling gear though?

All the best

It doesn't no.

I did two 100+ mile rides over the bank holiday weekend over two days. I didn't use any arse cream as I don't seem to need to in dry conditions.
However if the weather is going to be wet then I do use a little.

 

[T4tomo]

rhubarb is also a good alternative.

 

[Milzy]

rhubarb is also a good alternative.

And custard?

 

[PaulSB]

@Blue Hills I don’t use sudocreme often enough to know if it damages kit. My only thought is if it’s safe on a baby’s bum a decent chamois shouldn’t suffer!!

 

[crazyjoe101]

I never used to use anything until one long ride inexplicably caused problems, it seems that some times kit can sit on you in a weird way and you don't notice until it's too late (in my case anyway).
Since then I've used a small bit of Assos for every ride and have been much more comfortable, one tub has last me at least 6,000 miles. Sudocrem post rides if it's needed.

 

[RoubaixCube]

And custard?

That would depend on the quality of the kebabs or the curries youve had a few hours ago??? Maybe it was one vindaloo too many.

 

[Milzy]

All I can say is the stuff I used did feel like some kind of barrier was there. Worked a treat.