Some skin needs special protection, especially in wet conditions and on long tours. Seat creams help to avoid problems. The range is divided into more "greasy" substances, nourishing, refreshing lotions and more wound-healing creams.
According to the manufacturers, all products do the same thing: they have a preventative effect on sitting discomfort, protect against chafing, inhibit the formation of bacteria and have a healing effect on injuries and spots. Most seat creams are applied directly to the skin. However, if you prefer, you can also apply the cream to the upholstery. Both work.
The seat creams in the test:
Activ3 Calendula Cream
Assos Chamois Cream
Owl's buttock cream
Gonso cycling seat cream
Ozone Elite Protect Cream
Sixtus buttock cream
Xenotfit Second Skin
The full-length article from issue 5/2008 is available as a free PDF download.
