its a pretty sturdy pot.. would take some knocking...

It comes packed with blow-up bags that protect it. All good.

it came wrapped and boxed, arrived fine for me

Mine came packed in bubble wrap inside a box.

I got mine in a cardboard box. However, it's such a sturdy tub that I would be surprised if it was damaged in transit, even if it were to be shipped in a polythene bag.

I think my last Udderly order came in a box. Anyway, the container is pretty tough - I can't imagine it's likely to break open.

The screw topped tub containing the cream feels very secure to me.

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I brought the cream with some bib shorts, you don't need to worry the clothing all comes bagged and the packaging was a sturdy box with padding inside. All good

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Came in a box and was non the worse for wear when it was delivered.

& knowing Wiggle if it did arrive bust I think they would replace it very fast if you contacted them about it.

It won't happen, the box is quite sturdy and they send mine in a box together with the cycling shorts I also ordered, so no damage whatsoever.

Yes, it feels completely neutral when it goes on.

Yes, I think so. Didn't notice any effects when I used it for months.

Yes, it's just a cream with no "cooling" additives. Like others, if you are saddle sore, it can sting a little, but not much.

Yes.

Yes - no unexpected sensations during application!

Yeap! I use it quite alot and have no tingley cooling sensation.

In short no. Slight scent but nothing else.

Its just a plain cream, no cooling or warming effect, similar to coca butter.

Yep, no menthol (if that is what you asked)

I use this stuff and like it. Not detecting any cooling additives.
Ingredients are Aqua, stearic acid, Peg 2 sterate, propylene glycol, isopropyl myrisate, dimethicone, lanolin oil, paraffinum liquidum, shea butter, triethanolamine, allantoin, methylparaben, propylparaben, parfum
Not sure if this answers your q,

no it will definitely be less effective.

For saddle - sure, why not esp if wetsuit. For underarms and neck, and chaffing generally, perhaps not so much. Body glide etc better for that probably?

That's what I do. I guess it gets diluted but it's better than nothing.

put heaps on.
but otherwise get a removable chamois and cover it in cream and add this down your shorts at T1. I have done this for ironman's before. or do as I do now and just throw some bib shorts with a big cycling chamois (not triathlon chamois) over the top of my tri pants with thinner chamois.
but depends on distance of tri and if a westsuit swim. No wetsuit = cream will be useless, short tri then time in T1 is limitted. good luck

Once it gets wet it won't be as effective, be OK if a shorter distance tri.

doubt it mate... my experience in the shower after a ride is that its easy to wash off.. prob not what you want if applying prior to swim... maybe try sportique century creme.. seems a lot more durable...

I wouldn't recommend it. I can wash it my fingers with just running water pretty easily. I need to use soap to wash off other creams.

I wouldn't choose this particular product, go for a thicker one for a bit more staying power. I'd reccommend the new bodyglide chamois stick for max endurance. The udderly smooth didn't perform well even with a bit of rain whereas I've found that the bodyglide was still doing its job after 4 hours riding through a series of downpours!

I would say probably not. There are products on the market which are a lot thicker, last longer, and are designed specifically for triath.

Idon't think it would last long in the water before it got washed off

Before. You can slap on as much as you want, but with experience you'll adjust the amount you use.

In my experience personal comfort determines the quantity required. Through complacency I skimped on the quantity one day and soon learned to regret it while on the trail. Apply too much and things become mobile and a nuisance.
I did six hours last Saturday, from one application when the shorts went on.

Definitely before the ride.

You want to be spreading it on your "sit area" (inner thighs, pirineum and maybe between "glutes") so that you get good coverage and (if necessary) also applying some to the chamois inside the shorts itself.

Use as much as you need (I tend to scoop out a good dollop on my two first fingers).

I slapped a good amount on before, I haven't used it afterwards. when I dud get saddle sore I used sudocreme (nappy rash creme) which worked very well.

I used about twice the quantity of shaving foam you might use. this is probably too much but I'm not sure thats a problem, well it wasn't for me

Apply liberaly before your ride and if it's a long ride pack a small amount in an old lip gloss tub and apply mid ride.

Just before you put your shorts on and liberally.

apply liberally to your "bits" before putting on your shorts, cover about 3 of your fingertiprs with the cream and apply, probably need to experiment a bit to find what is best for you, start with less and build up.

Apply generously before the ride and it should last easily. Have done 8hr rides in the Alps in wet weather with no problems.

I ALWAYS APPLY BEFORE THE START OF ANY RIDE, APPLY QUITE A GENEROUS AMOUNT EITHER TO YOUR SKIN OR THE PAD IN THE CYCLING SHORTS

Before & during depending on how far you ride and how much friction you generate.

How much is going to be personal preference, start off with a small amount and build up till your comfort level is satisfactory I guess is the best advice?

no problems at all just shower and go and wash as normal for shorts.

Absolutely no problem. It tends to wear off the skin by the end of a very long ride (75 miles) but soap and water will remove it anyway.
I was my shorts on a 40 wash which removes it easily.

No, a refreshing post ride showerfor you and cold water and Assos wash for your shorts will keep everybody happy.

None at all in my experience - after a decent ride, its not visible on clothing and washing takes care of it, and as far as yourself is concerned, it comes off completely in the shower. In fact, you'll hardly notice it is there before the shower.

No problems, just wash as normal

nope, has come out in the wash fine.

No, by the time you have finished the ride the cream will have soaked into the skin and washes out of clothing fine in the wash and does not leave greasy marks.

I have had limited use of this, but have had no residue to clean off. It is easily absorbed by the skin and have seen nothing left on clothes.

No problems , it washes off both skin and chamois easily, I would recommend this product.

none at all....just wash as normal......much much easier than washing out/cleaning petrollium jelly based products!

Assos advise that the cream has a usable life of 12 months, if kept covered and stored in a cool place.

Had mine for over 2 years... was fine

Its always in date, until you finish it

No worries I think ... this sort of stuff lasts a while ...

On the tub there is the icon which implies that it's good for 12 months, but I often use stuff way past what's recommended.

Should be fine. Mine's been open ages and still does the job

12 months

YES is the answer, I used it liberally and put it anywhere I thought there might be rubbing.
This worked for a 12 hour endurance race!

Yes, you can use it to stop chafing there as well.

only if your getting pain or like the feel of it!?! Best use for me is under the undercarriage and on the sit bones.

More so than on the pad itself. Just be sure not to get it on any mucous membranes as the packaging states, or your eyes may water a while.

No, just on the gooch and pad, and between the inside creases of the top of your thigh. Particularly the front

Apply wherever chafing occurs, so yes, if you need it there, apply it there. The tub only advises it is for EXTERNAL use only and to avoid contact with eyes.

Apply it wherever you have friction / compression problems.

If you are suffering with sorness i would give it a try, however if it continues i would check out a gel saddle or your riding position.

I would think a proper wetsuit lube would be better.

I think you should change to something like bodyglide that isnt water based and will stick to the skin around those parts while swimming, this is better for dry situations (bike/running).

I have only used this with my cycling gear and I have used it a number of times and it has not damaged any of my cycling shorts

might be worth a try, my wife pinches it and uses it as hand cream some times, its very gental on the skin.

Never tried it, but it's a great idea...