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DirtyHippieUTE · 05-14-2006, 12:05 AM

Today my season officially began...

School is out and I could no longer stand to be "that guy" out there on the road bike in pi shorts with the beautiful plumes of shag down the legs...

I always feel a little queer (and not in the homosexual sense) when I go for the first shave of the season.

For those of you who ARE NOT triathletes... How far up do you go? The "G" line? Beyond? I'm a "G" line man myself... I can't get over how funny it looks in the mirror when I get out of the shower.

Validate me here... I'm feeling a little gay.

Archaea · 05-14-2006, 12:16 AM

What's this bias against triguys?

We triguys do it slightly above the G line, so when you roll up the jersey bibs, you still see smooth skin.

I still cut my legs fiercely but what the hell.

il Padrino Ute · 05-14-2006, 12:29 AM

Am I supposed to shave my legs for cycling?

What have I gotten myself into?

DirtyHippieUTE · 05-14-2006, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

What's this bias against triguys?

Most of the triguys I know shave up to the speedo line. I guess that has changed with the new kinds of speed shorts people are wearing. My good friend is a triathlete and he shaves a little higher than I like to talk about.

Quisqueyano · 05-15-2006, 06:17 PM

What is the real reason cyclists are supposed to shave their legs?
I have yet to hear a reason I believe.

DirtyHippieUTE · 05-15-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quisqueyano

What is the real reason cyclists are supposed to shave their legs?
I have yet to hear a reason I believe.

Reason #1 and the only one I buy...

Have you ever slid across the road with hairy legs? Without?

Huge difference...
With hair = huge raspberries larger chunks of torn skin.
W/o hair = cleaner cuts/scrapes less giant torn patches.

Having experienced both, I will continue to shave during the active season.

Quisqueyano · 05-15-2006, 08:11 PM

I had never heard that. i have heard that it prevents infections from a wreck. I'll take your word for it and continue to shave.

DirtyHippieUTE · 05-15-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Quisqueyano

I had never heard that. i have heard that it prevents infections from a wreck. I'll take your word for it and continue to shave.

I don't buy the infection argument but I'd like to hear somebody else's input on that, but as far as I know the only difference (other than looking "faster" and cool) the main reason is to reduce the severity of injuries.

creekster · 05-15-2006, 08:40 PM

Just MO, but it is becasue your leg muscles look bigger, stronger and more professional bike-racer-like when shaven.

I have heard all the other supposed reasons, fewer injuries, fewer infections, wind resistance, etc., but i have yet to see the rider that shaves his arms for any of these reasons.

bluegoose · 05-15-2006, 11:18 PM

The only valid reason for shaving legs is as hippie mentioned - to make wound care easier after road rash.

Road rash totally sucks with hairy legs, not only getting debris out but also further along when the scabs are coming off.

Wind resistance is total bunk, imho, considering all other sources of wind resistance between bike and rider.

Any other reason for shaving legs is purely cosmetic.

And btw, il padrino, I've not yet joined the ranks of the silky and smooth legged cyclists. Keep the faith and take your chances with the road rash in my opinion.

05-14-2006, 12:16 AM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	What's this bias against triguys? We triguys do it slightly above the G line, so when you roll up the jersey bibs, you still see smooth skin. I still cut my legs fiercely but what the hell. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

05-14-2006, 12:29 AM	#3
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	Am I supposed to shave my legs for cycling? What have I gotten myself into? __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

05-15-2006, 08:40 PM	#9
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Just MO, but it is becasue your leg muscles look bigger, stronger and more professional bike-racer-like when shaven. I have heard all the other supposed reasons, fewer injuries, fewer infections, wind resistance, etc., but i have yet to see the rider that shaves his arms for any of these reasons. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

05-15-2006, 11:18 PM	#10
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	The only valid reason for shaving legs is as hippie mentioned - to make wound care easier after road rash. Road rash totally sucks with hairy legs, not only getting debris out but also further along when the scabs are coming off. Wind resistance is total bunk, imho, considering all other sources of wind resistance between bike and rider. Any other reason for shaving legs is purely cosmetic. And btw, il padrino, I've not yet joined the ranks of the silky and smooth legged cyclists. Keep the faith and take your chances with the road rash in my opinion. Last edited by bluegoose; 05-15-2006 at 11:22 PM.

05-14-2006, 12:05 AM	#1
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	Shaving... Today my season officially began... School is out and I could no longer stand to be "that guy" out there on the road bike in pi shorts with the beautiful plumes of shag down the legs... I always feel a little queer (and not in the homosexual sense) when I go for the first shave of the season. For those of you who ARE NOT triathletes... How far up do you go? The "G" line? Beyond? I'm a "G" line man myself... I can't get over how funny it looks in the mirror when I get out of the shower. Validate me here... I'm feeling a little gay. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own...

05-15-2006, 06:17 PM	#5
Quisqueyano Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lehi Utah Posts: 320	What is the real reason cyclists are supposed to shave their legs? I have yet to hear a reason I believe.

05-15-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
Quisqueyano Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lehi Utah Posts: 320	I had never heard that. i have heard that it prevents infections from a wreck. I'll take your word for it and continue to shave.