Shaving legs
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I got serious hair on my legs, though i'd never dream of shaving/waxing them. Unless someone paid me perhaps 8) I just don't see the so called "aerodynamic" advantages being any where near rewarding enough for being mocked every time i wear normal shorts of off the bike.
That and i can imagine it being incredibly painful and having womanly legs doesn't appeal to me
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I've always wondered just why would you bother removing leg (and presumably arm)hair for cycling purposes.
As far as I can tell the reasons are:
1)Aerodynamics-for the very (marginal) difference it would make where do you stop -all head hair,eyebrows....ears?!
2)Less road rash when you emergency dismount.I don't know about everyone else but I try to avoid this if possible but over the years the odd unavoidable meeting with the road surface doesn't justify the pain/discomfort of regular shaving/waxing etc
Which leaves only:
3)Aesthetics/feel.If you really like the look and feel of smooth legs on yourself go for it but don't pretend it's got anything to do with cycling :roll:0 -
timb64 wrote:
3)Aesthetics/feel.
Bingo. This is why I do it."That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! " - Homer0 -
JamieW wrote:Think the Mrs is out to the football on tuesday night so i may give it a shot then....
The Mrs is out to football and you're shaving your legs! :? :shock:0 -
ThatBikeGuy wrote:I got serious hair on my legs, though i'd never dream of shaving/waxing them. Unless someone paid me perhaps 8) I just don't see the so called "aerodynamic" advantages being any where near rewarding enough for being mocked every time i wear normal shorts of off the bike.
That and i can imagine it being incredibly painful and having womanly legs doesn't appeal to me
It's nothing to do with aerodynamics.
By the way, did mine on Saturday and regretted it - it turns out that while my legs have remained thin compared to the rest of me they still have a layer of flab and there is no muscle definition. They are also very, very white even with the tiny bit of tan I got on my Sunday ride. :oops: Think I'll got to a beautician I know and get them waxed and then have a fake tan next time!0 -
derbygrimpeur wrote:JamieW wrote:Think the Mrs is out to the football on tuesday night so i may give it a shot then....
The Mrs is out to football and you're shaving your legs! :? :shock:
Hey keyboard!! Meet coffee...
Post of the year...
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DD0 -
Its not my fault, she's a Man U supporter.... :oops: :oops: :oops:
she wears the trousers i wear the lycra and consider shaving my legs.......
right time for a new thread:- Ways for jamie to man up and get those trousers back0 -
JamieW wrote:Its not my fault, she's a Man U supporter.... :oops: :oops: :oops:
she wears the trousers i wear the lycra and consider shaving my legs.......
right time for a new thread:- Ways for jamie to man up and get those trousers back
In that case you are utterly forgiven. You cannot question her for any of her choices in life I'm afraid.
She has the total upperhand. You ARE under the thumb.
Enjoy...
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DD0 -
I'll be getting my coat then....
Time to drown my sorrows in a giant cocktail with at least 2 umbrellas0 -
JamieW wrote:I'll be getting my coat then....
Time to drown my sorrows in a giant cocktail with at least 2 umbrellas
You said it not me.
Here, let me hand you your velvet lined cashmere.
And don't forget the cherry and olive.
Love n hugs
DD0 -
I hate having to shave my face, I'm not going through all that palaver too.0
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JamieW wrote:I'll be getting my coat then....
Time to drown my sorrows in a giant cocktail with at least 2 umbrellas
Appletini? 0 -
derbygrimpeur wrote:JamieW wrote:I'll be getting my coat then....
Time to drown my sorrows in a giant cocktail with at least 2 umbrellas
Appletini?
Think more Appletizer...
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DD0 -
either a virgin appletini or a fuzzy navel.....0
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i dont know.... she just switches the light off and says take it like a man......
maybe a new bike will make me feel better???0 -
Probably not, I'm guessing she makes you bend over and shoves the front wheel between your arse cheeks when she wants to park it.JamieW wrote:i dont know.... she just switches the light off and says take it like a man......
maybe a new bike will make me feel better???0 -
JamieW wrote:i dont know.... she just switches the light off and says take it like a man......
maybe a new bike will make me feel better???
Have a read of a post about what cycling has done for you page 5 I think. Acquire that many bikes without getting killed and you've nailed this relationship malarky. You will feel better for it.
Just a suggestion
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DD0 -
@DD - just read your short post on things cycling done for me link.....
I can proudly say that i have just got that time trial bike
have got a few more bikes before that point....
Got that bike last week, cleverly timed my birthday to be the day i bought so i couldnt be told off....
now i'd better get back to my kitchen... cleaning and cooking to do before i get in trouble again 0 -
JamieW wrote:@DD - just read your short post on things cycling done for me link.....
I can proudly say that i have just got that time trial bike have got a few more bikes before that point....
Got that bike last week, cleverly timed my birthday to be the day i bought so i couldnt be told off....
now i'd better get back to my kitchen... cleaning and cooking to do before i get in trouble again
Total fail on so many accounts.
Tis now the time that I say FOR GODS SAKE MTFU.
And *breathe*
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DD0 -
do it its a world of adventure for the road cyclist!0
