Chamois Butter and shorts!!

[Skierchickie]

I've been using the Assos creme, and like it better than Chamois Butt'r or Body Glide (the Body Glide seemed to make my shorts stick to me). The Butt'r was okay, although on long rides on hot days it seems to congeal or something (not crazy about that). I still use it when it's more convenient, but I prefer the Assos. A little messy when donning the shorts, but kind of disappears - must soak in. I don't really notice the tingly-freshness as much anymore - I sure did at first, but I guess I got used to it. I'm not happy to hear that they've changed it.

Okay - I've been meaning to ask this. Has anyone else noticed the Assos stuff bleaching out the chamois in their shorts? I started wearing Shebeest SSS shorts last year, and got another pair. They have a light blue chamois, but now they are both all bleached out where I put the goop. It doesn't matter, as it doesn't seem to be hurting anything, but I just wondered if anyone else has noticed this?

By the way - I love the SSS shorts, but am not as crazy about the Tech tights, which are pretty similar (supposedly the same chamois, according to the tag, but actually not quite the same). They are a lot better than any other bike tights I have, but I wish they weren't designed for skinny little bird legs - I had to get an XL to go over my legs, which is bigger than I'd like in the, well, the butt area, and the leg material bunches behind my knees (they are too long, and not very stretchy). I have to arrange them carefully to keep from getting chafed on the backs of my legs.

Me too, GLC1968. I haven't peed fire after a ride since I started using Assos. I used to ALWAYS pee fire after even the shortest rides.

Oh - and Bag Balm might work for some people, but I find it way too greasy and stiff. Great for after-ride issues, but I didn't like it on my chamois.