Leg shaving benefits

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motdoc
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by motdoc on Sat May 02, 2015 9:41 pm

I just weighed the leg hair I managed to fish out of the bath. Damp so simulating a rainy day.

10g. More aero, weight loss. Free (wear and tear on wife's razors excluded).

Win :D
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martinko
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by martinko on Sun May 03, 2015 8:32 am

And then you may fall on the ground (I am not wishing it to you) and realize the benefits. Or just when taking a shower after ride. I have never ever shaved my legs because of loosing weight, even to be aero - these are two misconception everyone outside of cycling think and laughs about.
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by Weenie on Sun May 03, 2015 8:32 am


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zirxo
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by zirxo on Sun May 03, 2015 10:38 am

I just shave my legs for the looks. Do you need any more reason than that?
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by fromtrektocolnago on Sun May 03, 2015 10:44 am

Lots of justifications, but ultimately for most I suspect it's all about image.
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IchDien
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by IchDien on Sun May 03, 2015 10:55 am

martinko wrote:even to be aero - these are two misconception everyone outside of cycling think and laughs about.


Didn't Specialized prove in their wind tunnel that it actually has a rather significant aero benefit...
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fitty4
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by fitty4 on Sun May 03, 2015 11:16 am

IchDien wrote:
martinko wrote:even to be aero - these are two misconception everyone outside of cycling think and laughs about.


Didn't Specialized prove in their wind tunnel that it actually has a rather significant aero benefit...


Yes, they also found out that hair removal on arms also reduces drag
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danbjpa
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by danbjpa on Sun May 03, 2015 2:50 pm

Lol
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glam2deaf
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by glam2deaf on Tue May 05, 2015 3:43 am

Looks great and feels even better are the only reasons I need.
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trebbi
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by trebbi on Tue May 05, 2015 12:31 pm

Not to mention that sunscreen/sunblock is way easier to apply.
Skin colour is more even, as the hairs on the lower part of the leg isn't blocking the sun.
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xena
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by xena on Tue May 05, 2015 12:35 pm

Shave those legs if you want to go faster ....it's worth it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZnrE17Jg3I
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Dowks
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by Dowks on Tue May 05, 2015 12:59 pm

Sunscreen/Liniment application worth it alone!
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by PSM on Tue May 05, 2015 1:03 pm

zirxo wrote:I just shave my legs for the looks. Do you need any more reason than that?


+1
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by plag on Wed May 06, 2015 4:34 am

Chicks love it.


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