Most products called chamois creams are water-based. Think about this. You sweat, it goes away. Nubutte isn’t water-based at all. You actually have to wash it off.

Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #247022

Bear59:
I have been using Paceline Chamois Buttr for the past 4 years.I like the plain type.They also make one with eucolyptus or something like that that is supposed to help control bacteria.I use it liberally because as CR pointed out, this one is water based and does disappear over time on the ride.To address that, I buy a couple of 10 packs of small single application tubes and carry them with me during each day’s ride for application later. Personally, I find using it in the areas where anatomy and the nose of the saddle meet works for me.

So why not try something that isn’t water-based?

Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #247034

CR, I like the way that the water based Chamois Buttr easily washes off me and my shorts, as Michrider pointed out. I don’t mind carrying a couple of tubes since I can use it if needed or save for another day. This, like a lot of options in cycling seems to be a preference thing.

Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #247362

CyclingRoberto:
I’ve tried many, but Inyangi makes the best: Nubutte.Here’s a link to a 20% off coupon.I won’t leave on a ride without it.

Discount coupon for Nubutte

Thanks, CR, for the discount code. I’m gonna try some. The water-based chamois creams sweat away in very short order for me in the summer. I use an inexpensive cocoa butter creme product that beats any of the “real” water-based chamois creams I’ve tried, but I’ll take a shot at Nubutte.

Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #247898

Chamois Butt’r (note correct spelling!)I WANT it to come off eventually. I put it on “sit bones” and other areas that rub. I wont give more info than that on a public forum for decorum’s sake. So two friends of mine (and I)are out for a 100 mile ride. One puts a bit too much butt’r on. The other tries one with menthol. One says he feels a bit slippery and the other is speaking with a high pitched voice. It was a silly, funny moment as we all started out. Oh yeah, I put it on the body part. Each pair of shorts (I have 4, so I have one for each day of the Rag with the wash day) has a slightly different pattern/location of the chamois pad. That way I dont miss the spot.

Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #248049

Tony:
Actually you do not put chamois cream on the body. You put it on the chamois. Thus its name.

I also apply the stuff to the chamois – it appears to last a lot longer when it is in the chamois and continuously being applied to the body. I reapply from a smaller tube after 45 miles or so.

I like both the Chamois Buttr and the Buttn Hole brand cream with the extra cooling sensation (menthol) in it. I used both on Ragbrai last year, and I like the water based for the same reason Mitchrider stated – it washes out of my clothing easily and it is easy to reapply if needed.

One thing – on Ragbrai, it is easier to apply the stuff from a tube than from a jar – just my two cents.

Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #248232

I like the mentholated creams, but am also a fan of Gold Bond Medicated Powder. I get the small container and take it with me on my bike. A few shakes every stop and you’re fresh and ready to go!

-Jess

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Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago ago #248292