Shaving legs

ldtmcfadden

Tradition.
Rite of Passage.

dm69

They are some ugly calves existence!

I shave because every1 else does, If you dont shave you look like a real novice.

Plus they look cool shaved and they have there advantages...easier to apply sunscreen, more comfy under warmers, massage and of course aerodynamics I am an aero weenie I have to race on deep carbon rims, tight fighting clothes, my race number has to be pinned down perefectly etc. I will probably shave my arms for this reason, I have seen plenty of pro riders shaving there arms now. new trend?

mitosis

Vanity

Robin1982

New to cycling and this shaving legs/chest thing is something I hadn't heard of and initially seemed rather bizarre.

How often do you have to shave leg/chest hair? Why not waxing? Aren't you cold? Why not arms too?

Skoorb

It probably would save a person 2 seconds over a century. 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?

It IS much easier to put sunscreen on shaved legs, much much easier. Also it's just something cyclists do. But we're not supposed to admit that. Just tell people it's easier to put sunscreen on.

I always said I'd never shave, so last year when I got into this I just used short trimmers and went half way. Earlier this year, to the constant ridicule of my wife, I shaved my legs all the way Hair is almost grown back but I have absolutely no intention of showing up at the tri this weekend with hairy legs, so out come the clippers this week. Ditto on chest hair.

At least I don't wear pink shirts at work (yet).

david462

i hanvt heard the sunscreen excuse yet...if you have hairly legs, YOU DONT NEED SUNSCREEN. once you shave, you do need sunscreen. i can be on the beach all day under the sun with no sunscreen on the legs and not get burnt.


thats why i stick with my previous post, its 100% looks, there is no real function to it other than the pain in having to shave and apply sunscreen.

CycleTexas

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.

Rocket^

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

Strumpetto

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.

Denia

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?

Eilert Pilarm

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.

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sugaken

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