My rides are mostly 3-4 hours in very hot, and humid enough, Austin, TX, USA.
I'm running low on my existing Chamois Butt'r. Before I buy more, I thought I'd see what people recommend/like.
by singletonaustin
My rides are mostly 3-4 hours in very hot, and humid enough, Austin, TX, USA.
I'm running low on my existing Chamois Butt'r. Before I buy more, I thought I'd see what people recommend/like.
by singletonaustin
32 Comments
My favorite next to my homemade!
Used Butt’r for a bit and it was fine. Bought a can of shea butter for $6 and it’s doing the same thing.
Enzo’s buttonhole is my favorite so far, only tried original and euro style Chamois Butt’r though. Also in a very hot and humid climate and Enzo’s actually lasts throughout longer (2+hr) rides without feeling like I need to re-apply. Hard to tell a difference on shorter rides though
Yes
Dz Nuts
I am not exactly sure how or why it happens, but whenever I used this for long, hot days in the saddle, it’s effect began to reverse. The cream would get sticky over time and get unpleasant. I actually just use Aquaphor (petroleum jelly brand) now and have had VERY good results with it.
I use that one…but European version or something. It’s spicy when it hits mah balls.
Assos
I just received my that manyth tube of the stuff pictured above. Only use it on the indoor or during triathlons. So I’d just buy it again if you have no issues with it.
Petroleum jelly is cheap and works fine for me. I have used it on century rides with good results.
I’ve been using farming Udder Cream. Works wonders
“battles udder cream” is what I use. Super cheap. I keep meaning to try and use it as a base and mix some oils/shea butter but it’s perfectly good on its own
I use that exact same product.
I like it. I use it for all my cycling and non cycling chafing needs.
Chamois Butt’r, but get the European. Such tingle.
There is a little better version of this called eurostyle that I have used for years. I rode a lot when I lived in Austin – I know how hot and humid it is. The issue I had with the original chamois butt’r is that it is absorbed and gone so fast. The eurostyle stays really well.
Zinc oxide, diaper rash cream. It’s very cheap and far more effective.
Works for me.
Body Glide is hands-down my favorite— comes in solid deodorant stick form, full-size or mini, and with a few different formulations available. No mess, no fuss.
DZ Nuts bliss is my go to
The butt’r got me through Dirty Kanza, made a friend for life. 🤣
I’ve tried assos and deez nuts and still prefer chamois butter.
I like the Butt’r her version. I am a dude but seems to work better
Diaper rash cream
Aquaphor
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Yep, it’s meant for horses. Works spectacularly on people too. My riding life changed when I started using this stuff on my chamois.
I keep some of the Chamois Butt’r on the bike in case I get a little chafed near the end of the ride because the excess is easy to wipe off your hands. But if I get a little chafed during a multi day ride I always finish the day with a bit of Chamois Butt’r and start out the next day with a liberal application of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. I’ve never had to re-apply mid-ride and the chafed bits never got any worse on ensuing days.
i like the one pictured
Yes, I highly recommend chamois cream. Anything is better than nothing, but Assos is my favorite. Love the cooling.
I’ve never used any of these products and I actually am not even sure what benefit they bring…
I used Baby Oil for a while. It was okay. I have since switched to Chamois Butt’r and have no regrets so far. It works great. I might try Assos next time if it is not too pricey.
I use that one. LIBERALLY.
I tried a deodorant-style anti-stick thing when I did my Ironman, I think it was better for the water-proof nature (don’t ask me how that works, but I basically applied it like chapstick to my entire body at 4 am and it was still doing it’s thing when I finished). That’s probably overkill for the 60 miles you’ll do on a weekend.
I’ve also tried the Goldbond powder (because why not? It’s for grand dads I thought – I didn’t even know what it did but let’s put random stuff on our bits and see what happens right?)
This is the best for 3-4 hours – I’m in Dallas so nearly identical climate.
Voltadol!
I recommend two products that are not marketed at cyclists. Lantiseptic is used in hospitals to prevent bedsores. It’s really thick nasty stuff. The idea is you put it on whatever area you know you get hotspots before the ride, and it helps prevent them. Desitin is used to treat diaper rash, and it helps heal saddle sores after you get them.
(I don’t usually have saddle issues on short rides, like up to 200 km, but for a 300 km or 400 km long brevet I’ll put on the Lantiseptic first, and for a 600 km or longer ride I’ll bring both with me and use them at the sleep stop.)