chamois cream, do you love it or hate it?

[radicalrye]

I've tried chamois butt'r a few different times on both long and short rides. I usually end up hating the stuff and feel like it actually encourages chaffing rather than helping it.

I think i'll just stick to wearing my shorts and if i'm chaffing when i get home just apply some neosporin or something like that.

Any thoughts or different brand recommendations?

[papaver]

I only use the Assos cream and I've never had any problems with it.

[OakLeaf]

lots of discussion on everyone's favorites - do a search. My favorite is pure shea butter (thanks deeaimond) followed closely by Body Glide (thanks Crankin, a lot easier to find).

[arielmoon]

I dont use anything

[redrhodie]

I use Body Glide, and have no issues, but I'm not a long distance rider. A little is all I need.

I saw a movie/documentary about the tour de France called "Hell on Wheels" and they show a rider's chamois pre-ride. The amount of chamois cream was amazing. It was like frosting on a cake. Sorry if that's a gross image. I wonder if everyone uses that much?

[kermit]

I think it's Levi that uses vaseline, I like it also. I sweat alot and the m=normal chamois butter goes away pretty quick. The vaseline stays right where I need it.