View Full Version : Belgian Knee Warmers = embrocation


VHR2518
12-04-2007, 06:49 AM
What are the best products out right now for embrocation?

Greg Hejtmanek
12-04-2007, 07:29 AM
I mix my own by using Tiger Balm and No Crack a lanolin based skin cream from Restoration Hardware. It absorbes in the skin (not greasy) and has some water protection. Also dose my lower back as well as knees.

allons-y
12-04-2007, 07:53 AM
I'm personally a fan of qoleum. I use the extra hot (3) for this time of year, and I also have low (1) for the early fall.

its good stuff.....

I've also used the elite stuff, greyhound juice, and freddy's......I personally prefer qoleum but I also liked the other 3.

dead flag blues
12-04-2007, 08:04 AM
i use Elite Ozone Thermogel Forte. Good stuff, crazy smell. I'm going to try Qoleum and Sportsbalm stuff too.

giovanni sartori
12-04-2007, 08:13 AM
I have qoleum from cyclocrossworld.com too. I used it both days at the PDX USGP's and it worked well. its is greasy on the hands though and I needed soap and water to wash it off.

dyg2001
12-04-2007, 11:00 AM
I mix my own by using Tiger Balm and No Crack a lanolin based skin cream from Restoration Hardware. It absorbes in the skin (not greasy) and has some water protection. Also dose my lower back as well as knees.

Embrocation has helped my lower back, too.

Keeping up with Junior
12-04-2007, 11:20 AM
I have qoleum from cyclocrossworld.com too. I used it both days at the PDX USGP's and it worked well. its is greasy on the hands though and I needed soap and water to wash it off.

Used the Qoleum hot this Sunday on my calves while wearing knickers for a wet, rainy ride in the upper 40's. Stayed nice and toasty the whole ride.

I use a latex glove to apply the balm to my legs so I dont need to worry about finding a place to wash up after applying. I also transfer it to a tightly closed Nalgene ointment jar so I do not need to worry about it leaking inside my gear bag.

giovanni sartori
12-04-2007, 01:36 PM
Used the Qoleum hot this Sunday on my calves while wearing knickers for a wet, rainy ride in the upper 40's. Stayed nice and toasty the whole ride.

I use a latex glove to apply the balm to my legs so I dont need to worry about finding a place to wash up after applying. I also transfer it to a tightly closed Nalgene ointment jar so I do not need to worry about it leaking inside my gear bag.

Good idea. That didn't even occur to me.

Lord Taipan
12-04-2007, 07:25 PM
I'm personally a fan of qoleum. I use the extra hot (3) for this time of year, and I also have low (1) for the early fall.

its good stuff.....

I've also used the elite stuff, greyhound juice, and freddy's......I personally prefer qoleum but I also liked the other 3.

I'm also a huge fan of Qoleum's Recovery Oil.
I have the medium and the only issue I have is that I don't notice it too much.