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Chamois Butt’r Original2023 Chamois Buttr - Original

Chamois Butt’r Original

7
by Josh Price
Fri, Oct 11, 2024 15:45
0
£17.99

VERDICT:

7
10
High-quality chamois cream, and pretty good value
Long-ride comfort
Easy to apply from the tube
Well priced
Doesn't last as long as the coconut version
Weight: 
235g
Contact: 
www.extrauk.co.uk
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Chamois Butt'r Original is well priced, helps to reduce friction and doesn't make a mess, though it doesn't seem to last as long as the Coconut variety.

As with the coconut version, it comes in both a tube and as individual sachets. Using the tube it's super easy to squeeze out however much you need, and means if anyone else uses any they can't double dip, which no one wants! As it's safely in a tube you can also just throw it in your kit bag and not worry.

Surprisingly, the coconut variety seems to last slightly longer when out riding, giving that added comfort for just a little longer. The Original still works well, though – I experienced no soreness or chafing from friction on the saddle.

It leaves no mess in your chamois or shorts after rides, either, as some brands can, even after being washed, so that's another plus.

> Buyer’s Guide: Best chamois creams

It's also good value, coming in at £17.99 for a 235ml tube, the same price as the coconut variety.

Muc-Off Luxury Cream, for example, is £30 for a 250ml pot, though Stu did think it was very good, and Assos Chamois Crème is £20 for 200ml.

Overall I've enjoyed using Chamois Butt'r Original, though my preference is for the Coconut variety. If that doesn't float your boat, I'd recommend this offering, but either will leave you happy I'm sure.

Verdict

High-quality chamois cream, and pretty good value

road.cc test report

Make and model: Chamois Buttr Original

Size tested: 235ml

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Chamois Butt'r says: 'Chamois Butt'r Original is a non-greasy skin lubricant developed by cyclists for use with all chamois. Chamois Butt'r lubricates, soothes, and softens the skin of all athletes who experience chafing. Apply Chamois Butt'r directly to skin or your chamois pad for immediate relief and comfortable miles on all of your adventures.'

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Chamois Butt'r lists:

No greasy residue

Immediately improves comfort

Soothes already chafed or irritated skin

Rinses out of clothing and off of skin easily

Won't damage or discolor technical clothing

No parabens, phthalates, gluten or artificial fragrances

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
8/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
7/10

It didn't seem to last quite as long as the coconut variety, though it's marginal.

Rate the product for comfort (if applicable)
 
8/10
Rate the product for value:
 
6/10

Better value than a lot of its competitors.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

It seemed to work well, preventing saddle soreness and discomfort. It doesn't quite seem to last as long as the coconut version, but is a quality cream.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

I like the ease of dispensing from the tube.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Nothing really; it'd be good if it lasted as long as the coconut version.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

It is priced competitively against the likes of Muc-off and Assos.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yep

Would you consider buying the product? I would probably choose the coconut version.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes, but also the coconut version.

Use this box to explain your overall score

It's a good high-quality chamois cream that helps with long-ride comfort without leaving a mess. It just doesn't seem to last quite as long as the coconut version, so doesn't score quite as high.

Overall rating: 7/10

About the tester

Age: 24  Height: 174  Weight: 75

I usually ride: Storck Aerfast   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Semi pro

I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, commuting, touring, club rides, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,

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