Leg shaving

Skunk said:

I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs. I have heard
stories about aerodynamics, the massage oil people uses rips hairs from
the legs and that's a lot more painful than shaving, but I don't know if
any of these reasons are right. Does anyone know the definitive answer.

Fashion.

AIUI massage is easier with shaved legs, and there is likely to be less
road rash after a fall (tarmac apparently grips leg hairs, so a shaved
leg slides smoothly across tarmac while a hairy leg gets the hairs
ripped out). And there's the old joke about doing it to shave off
excess weight. But ultimately I think roadies shave because their mates
do it.

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Skunk said:

I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition cyclist
so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs. I have heard
stories about aerodynamics, the massage oil people uses rips hairs from
the legs and that's a lot more painful than shaving, but I don't know if
any of these reasons are right. Does anyone know the definitive answer.

Easier to massage, looks better with Lycra shorts. I used to shave
every Sunday, but now I'm married I have been banned from the practice :-(

Quoted message said:

Easier to massage, looks better with Lycra shorts. I used to shave
every Sunday, but now I'm married I have been banned from the practice :-(

Tsk, tsk... you should introduce your better half to the joys of her shaving
the bits you cannot reach. I *guarantee* fun :-)

Cheers, helen s

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Skunk said:

I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition cyclist
so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs. I have heard
stories about aerodynamics, the massage oil people uses rips hairs from
the legs and that's a lot more painful than shaving, but I don't know if
any of these reasons are right. Does anyone know the definitive answer.

There is no reason. Its done for looks.

Vincent Wilcox said:

Skunk said:

I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition
cyclist so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs.

Quoted message said:

There is no reason. Its done for looks.

It works for SPD-R as well, though.

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Just zis Guy said:

Vincent Wilcox said:

Skunk said:

I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition
cyclist so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs.

Quoted message said:

There is no reason. Its done for looks.

It works for SPD-R as well, though.

Must've been ATACsing thought process to come up with that reply. How
much time did it take?

-dan

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dirtylitterboxofferingstospammers said:

Quoted message said:

Easier to massage, looks better with Lycra shorts. I used to shave
every Sunday, but now I'm married I have been banned from the practice :-(

Tsk, tsk... you should introduce your better half to the joys of her shaving
the bits you cannot reach. I *guarantee* fun :-)

Cheers, helen s

My ar$e is staying well and truly hairy thx very much.
I get enough stick from non-cycling friends for shaving
my legs which I shave because they look nicer!

davep

Just zis Guy said:

Vincent Wilcox said:

Skunk said:

I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition
cyclist so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs.

Quoted message said:

There is no reason. Its done for looks.

It works for SPD-R as well, though.

There were certain problems hence they released Shaved Leg versions
(SPD-SL).

in message <[email hidden]>, Just zis Guy, you know?

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Vincent Wilcox said:

Skunk said:

I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition
cyclist so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs.

Quoted message said:

There is no reason. It's done for looks.

And time.

Quoted message said:

It works for SPD-R as well.

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Vincent Wilcox said:

Skunk wrote:
> I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition
> cyclist so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs.

Quoted message said:

There is no reason. It's done for looks.

And time.

In what way does shaving legs have an effect on time?

Other than the time wasted doing the shaving.

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Quoted message said:

In what way does shaving legs have an effect on time?
Other than the time wasted doing the shaving.

Reduced wind resistance? I doubt very much that my hairy legs are what
is holding me back in my cycling. I think that the two genuine reasons
that have been cited are:

1) For ease of access to the skin in case of accident / for massage.
2) Because it allows you to show off your muscle.

Which I guess means that there is really only one genuine reason, and
one issue of vanity!

Jon

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Vincent Wilcox wrote:

>Skunk wrote:
>
>>I'm not a cycle sports spectator nor anything like a competition
>>cyclist so I just don't know why some cyclists shave their legs.

>There is no reason. It's done for looks.

And time.

not for time. If you are a member of a team with a masseur (generally
pro teams or amateur continental teams) they won't touch unshaved legs.
I assume English time triallists do it either for similar reasons or to
ape continental riders.

Someone already mentioned the fun of cleaning gravel out of hairy legs
and removing bandages etc after the frequent spills in 'massed start'
racing (hmmm I sound like a BLRC member!)

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Quoted message said:

Someone already mentioned the fun of cleaning gravel out of hairy legs
and removing bandages etc after the frequent spills in 'massed start'
racing (hmmm I sound like a BLRC member!)

Then why is it that off-road cyclists who fall off all the time don't
shave their legs, and road riders who seldom fall off do the shaving?

NB anyone who doesn't like stubble could wax his legs instead!

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Sue said:

In message <[email hidden]>, David
Off <[email hidden]> writes

Quoted message said:

Someone already mentioned the fun of cleaning gravel out of hairy legs
and removing bandages etc after the frequent spills in 'massed start'
racing (hmmm I sound like a BLRC member!)

Then why is it that off-road cyclists who fall off all the time don't
shave their legs, and road riders who seldom fall off do the shaving?

NB anyone who doesn't like stubble could wax his legs instead!

When I was a kid I fell and caught gravel rash. I didn't
have to scrub it out, I'm still alive.

The question I guess is why would I want to look like the
fifth member of back alley boys? Can't be arsed shaving my
[censored], back and chest to match. There are people out there
who go for the crack back and sack wax! Not sure whether
wearing a helmet helps?

Vincent Wilcox <[email hidden]> wrote:

: The question I guess is why would I want to look like the
: fifth member of back alley boys? Can't be arsed shaving my
: [censored], back and chest to match. There are people out there
: who go for the crack back and sack wax! Not sure whether
: wearing a helmet helps?

No, no. It's a back, sack and crack. You definately don't want
your helmet waxed 🙂

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Sue <[email hidden]> wrote:

: Then why is it that off-road cyclists who fall off all the time don't
: shave their legs, and road riders who seldom fall off do the shaving?

Offroad racers do, offroad recreational riders don't IME.

It's the whole "I'm a racer" thing.

Arthur (saved legs)

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On Sun, 6 Jun 2004 01:14:36 +0100, Sue <[email hidden]> wrote
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Quoted message said:

Then why is it that off-road cyclists who fall off all the time don't
shave their legs, and road riders who seldom fall off do the shaving?

I thought you did shave yours, tho, Sue?

Guy
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