Shaving legs

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Seems like the time spent shaving could be put to better use, perhaps riding?
I don't plan on doing it any time soon. Pure vanity and slightly metrosexual in everyday circumstances.

I don't look good in my dress collection with hairy legs. That is my standard answer to anyone who asks.

Seems like the time spent shaving could be put to better use, perhaps riding?
I don't plan on doing it any time soon. Pure vanity and slightly metrosexual in everyday circumstances.I think I have to agree. I revel in my masculinity and hairy legs. Then again, I'm a mountain biker, not a roadie. I just don't see the point. If you're crashing that much, then I guess it's good to have shaved legs. But seriously, if you're crashing that much, should you be on a bike? Pure aesthetic. Wouldn't even do it if I were a pro.

My wife runs a health & beauty salon here in Spain and she offers her clients permanent hair removal (as well as the more traditional waxing). This is done using a laser and it stops any regrowth after a few sessions. Women use it mostly to get rid of facial, underarm, leg and pubic hair. It is effective, no question about that.

As cyclists, shaving can become a time-consuming business and that super smooth feeling only lasts a day or two before the stubble starts appearing. Would you not be better to consider this route, if you want rid of it why not do it permanently?

Can anyone tell me the why cyclists shave there legs? What are the real advantages of this. I know the disadvantages. Look forward to some positive feed back:cool:when I did triathlons years ago and shaved, the feeling in the pool for swim workouts was AMAZING!!!

that alone was worth it

only reason to do it now is that wifey won't massage hairy legs.

Seems like the time spent debating about shaving could be put to better use, perhaps actually shaving your legs? ;)

Whats that? I cant hear you...oh you are complaining because you have to stare at them all day because you cant come by me to take a turn. Im so sick of riding you right off my wheel....

Bloody amateurs.
Fine ill SPEAK A LITTLE LOUDER!!! I just said ur calves are ugly. Yes I probably wouldn't want to follow your wheel I might throw up my energy gels all over those things.

Well done on becoming a professional. Who do you ride for?

First of all, it makes you faster. MUCH FASTER.


Secondly: shaving? what bunch of sissies.

Real men scrape the hair off with a rock down by the river.

:cool:

First of all, it makes you faster. MUCH FASTER.


Secondly: shaving? what bunch of sissies.

Real men scrape the hair off with a rock down by the river.

:cool:Almost. Real men skin themselves with a buck knife, removing any layers of skin able to grow hair.

You can save up to 5 secs in a 25 mile TT. :)

You can save up to 5 secs in a 25 mile TT. :)Is that actually measured? I bet it's less!

Is that actually measured? I bet it's less!Yet there are still pros with mullets, hair blowing in the wind behind their neck. So I don't buy that aerodynamics are a reason for shaving legs- a side benefit perhaps, but not a main reason.

Road rash I don't think it's a big thing. Hospital will shave you down if you crash and so other than a few getting in a wound, who cares?Hospital? Whose worried about a hospital? I shave my legs because it is easier for the ambulance attendant to pluck the gravel, glass and other debris out of my flesh before they run that wire brush over the open wound.

Also for healing. If you don't need to go to the hospital (where they will shave you down, yarrr!) if you haven't shaved, chances are nearby hair will get into the wound and will promote infection, thereby slowing healing and increasing scarring.

AND it's sexy as hell.

AND it's sexy as hell.
Not so much.:p

Not so much.:p

:eek:

Does this mean you don't shave your legs because you don't think it's sexy?

Not so much.:pI don't mean sexy for you, honey. It makes me hot as hell!:D

Another advantage for older riders is shaved legs makes you look younger and more athletic. Seriously

:eek:

Does this mean you don't shave your legs because you don't think it's sexy?
Ha! You're pretty far off base with that one. :D

It means my man doesn't shave his legs 'cause I don't think that's sexy, and it's all about what I like. :p And, most women I know feel the same way, but hey, that's just my circles. Maybe we haven't evolved as much as you. :cool:

I don't mean sexy for you, honey. It makes me hot as hell!:DIf you say so. Whatever floats your boat man. ;) But, will you call me honey again? Now THAT'S hot!

easier to clean your legs, it`s uncomfortable having tights on hairy legs, electrodes for EMS get a better grip, less wind resistance, muscles are more defined.============================================================
I don't notice over my HAIRY legs. Just put them on and forget them. May be its just you...