About this deal
All of the best chamois creams will contain the perfect blend of both lubrication and anti-bacterial properties to help prevent chaffing and infections. The Bum-ble-Bee cream is thick to the touch, more akin to a balm than a traditional, more liquified product.
I was under the impression that a good quality pad allowed your body to move independantly to the saddle and therefore does not require extra lubrication.
It is possible that the type of chamois butter you use could shorten the lifespan of your expensive cycling shorts.
This chamois cream does provide a mild cooling function - but we found it's not in any way jarring and certainly didn't make our tester feel chilly, in the way the Assos cream did. Actually, it is not new for triathletes; over the past year multisport athletes have been making TRISLIDE a must have! These act as a natural anti-microbial, anti-septic and analgesic, helping to reduce chafing and pain on long rides.
There are a number of up and coming products on the market that focus on the construction of a modern chamois. I've tried both Assos (good but expensive) and Conotrane (cheaper, longer lasting and possibly more effective).
I've never been as comfortable after hours in the saddle with chamois cream as I have with Crotch Guard. But if you haven’t a clue what chamois cream is, or even how it’s pronounced, fear not, as hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have a clearer understanding of this useful, if a little intimate, product. Some cycling pros are already using this and most all of the triathlon pros, elites and age groupers are as well. The aim of chamois cream is to reduce the friction or chaffing between your cycling shorts and your skin.Doc’s Skin Care is a toxic-free chamois cream that’s comfortable to wear and protects the skin from bacteria and fungus.