RIDE MECHANIC DOWNUNDER CHAMOIS CREAM 75G

The Ride Mechanic Downunder Anti-Friction Balm is expertly formulated for endurance athletes who need heavy-duty protection against friction and skin irritation.Proudly Australian made, this water-resistant balm is designed to withstand hot, humid conditions, heavy sweating, and even the swim leg of a triathlon without washing away.

Unlike standard water-based creams that can quickly absorb or break down, Downunder leaves a long-lasting, soothing skin coating.It features a proprietary "Fric-off" skin lubricant blend, powered by natural plant extracts and essential oils. With key ingredients like Australian tea tree oil, calendula oil, and rosemary extract, it delivers natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory support to help protect sensitive areas from bacteria and promote healing. This 75g tube size is perfect for tossing into your travel kit or gear bag for reliable on-the-go application.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Friction Defence: Formulated with a proprietary skin lubricant to reduce rubbing, preventing chafing and painful saddle sores over long distances.

• Highly Water-Resistant: Stays active on the skin during intense efforts, heavy sweating, and multi-sport events like triathlons.

• Natural Antimicrobial Protection: Enriched with tea tree oil and rosemary extract to naturally fight off bacteria and soothe active skin.

• Skin Healing & Recovery: Infused with calendula oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E to deeply moisturise, reduce swelling, and promote wound healing.

• Compact 75g Travel Tube: Convenient, mess-free packaging that fits easily into gear bags, jersey pockets, or travel luggage.

Specifications

• Size: 75g

• Format: Anti-friction balm/cream tube

• Key Ingredients: Tea Tree Oil, Calendula Oil, Vitamin E, Rosemary Extract, Coconut Oil

• Origin: Made in Australia

✅ Why This IS For You

• Long-Distance Riders: Ideal for endurance cyclists, gravel riders, and triathletes tackling events lasting four hours or longer.

• Hot & Humid Conditions: Formulated specifically to handle harsh Australian climates where high sweat rates break down lesser creams.

• Triathletes & Swimmers: Perfect for applying around the neck of a wetsuit to stop chafing, as the waterproof balm won't dissolve in the water.

• Bacteria Prevention: Excellent if you are prone to saddle sores or skin irritation caused by sweat-trapped bacteria.

❌ Why This May NOT Be For You

• Sensitive Skin to Essential Oils: Contains natural active plant extracts like tea tree oil; if your skin is highly reactive to essential oils, you may require a hypoallergenic option.

• Requires Pre-Treatment When Washing: Because it is highly water-resistant and oil-based, it requires a quick pre-wash dab of laundry soap on your knicks to ensure clean removal from technical synthetic pads.

BFC Pro Tip

Because Downunder is highly water-resistant, it won't wash out of your knicks with just a basic machine cycle alone.Turn your knicks inside-out as soon as you finish your ride and rub a small amount of liquid detergent or laundry soap directly onto the oily chamois pad area. Let it sit for a few minutes while you jump in the shower, then throw it into the washing machine as normal. This ensures your high-tech synthetic pads stay clean, dry, and free from oil build-up!