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mog812
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I know most, if not all on here, shave their legs... it's the image thing, and something that will go on being debated, I'm sure...
But what i wanted to know, was, what about those of us, who have more than our fair share of bodily hair... lets say for arguments sake, someone like Robin Williams...
Does that require a full body wax, or just shave the legs, and don't worry too much about the arms or anywhere else?
I know you won't let me down, with your thoughts and opinions.
Thanks.
Mog.
But what i wanted to know, was, what about those of us, who have more than our fair share of bodily hair... lets say for arguments sake, someone like Robin Williams...
Does that require a full body wax, or just shave the legs, and don't worry too much about the arms or anywhere else?
I know you won't let me down, with your thoughts and opinions.
Thanks.
Mog.
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Just have the back, sack & crack done.0
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What would be the reason for doing it? Other than it makes it easier to clean out grazes.Gizmo_ wrote:
It's not like it will add anything to a performance, especially if your are wearing lycra - which lets face it if the summer never arrives we will all be in full length lycra all year. Oh the joy of global warming!!!0 -
TheFD wrote:
What would be the reason for doing it? Other than it makes it easier to clean out grazes.Gizmo_ wrote:
It's not like it will add anything to a performance, especially if your are wearing lycra - which lets face it if the summer never arrives we will all be in full length lycra all year. Oh the joy of global warming!!!
AFAIK it makes massage much easier and more pleasant. Not really a problem for the likes of me.0 -
The point of shaving only really applies to the pros if you ask me, as they get massages a few times a day to relieve muscle ache, and smooth legs are much easier to massage than hairy ones. People who shave their legs to look "cool" or be like the pros are just silly, as they have no need for it.0
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"shave their legs... it's the image thing,"
True; shaved legs look consistent ("correct," if you will) with the lycra & little ankle socks. Cave-man stems hanging out the bottom of tight shorts looks a bizarre. It's no surprise that people do it, cyclists (to, quite unfairly, generalise) seem obsessed with looking "right."0 -
Unless your hair is so long it is getting tangled in the chainrings AND/OR you are lucky enough to enjoy regular leg massages don't bother shaving just for posing value0
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I have to tape my knees daily to manage my chondromalacia, and the tape really pulls on the leg hair. I have shaved my knees in the past (which looked ridiculous), and I'm currently contemplating just going the whole hog and getting rid of all the leg hair. Just worried about what my girlfriend will say really...0
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I can't be arsed to shave my chin most of the time, never mind my legs0
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ok ok...
would seem most don't actually shave legs then
you all have my apologies...
and just to go back to what I had originally asked (for those.... seemingly few) that do shave their legs, would that be likely to include arms too, or anywhere else?0 -
If you don't shave your legs you look sh!t on a bike. Fact. If that doesn't bother you, carry on.
To answer the question, having hairy arms/chest doesn't affect how cool you look on the bike, so no need. Just legs.0 -
I shave my legs and glue it onto my dork disc to camouflage it...0
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P_Tucker wrote:If you don't shave your legs you look sh!t on a bike. Fact. If that doesn't bother you, carry on.
To answer the question, having hairy arms/chest doesn't affect how cool you look on the bike, so no need. Just legs.
This. You can certainly tell this is the beginners forum
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Of course, if you have a BMI over 23 you look shit on a bike regardless of whether your legs are shaved. I imagine this covers most people on here. In summary, probably not worth bothering.0
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P_Tucker wrote:Of course, if you have a BMI over 23 you look shoot on a bike regardless of whether your legs are shaved. I imagine this covers most people on here. In summary, probably not worth bothering.
Speak for yourself Friar Tuck :P
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P_Tucker wrote:If you don't shave your legs you look sh!t on a bike. Fact.
I wonder of you would care to explain the logic underlying this conclusion. Or to put it another way on what evidence do base this statement? It's rather presumptions of you to assume that if one doesn't shave thier legs they look sh!t on a bike. I don't look sh!t on a bike, I never have done. I have never shaved my legs either.Trek Madone 3.5
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I'd hazard a wild guess fatboy Tuck is trolling0
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Bordersroadie wrote:I'd hazard a wild guess fatboy Tuck is trolling
Ahh! I have fallen in to the little tucker's trap. My bad, if may be so bold as to use a popular modern vernacular.Trek Madone 3.5
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p9uma wrote:P_Tucker wrote:If you don't shave your legs you look sh!t on a bike. Fact.
I wonder of you would care to explain the logic underlying this conclusion. Or to put it another way on what evidence do base this statement? It's rather presumptions of you to assume that if one doesn't shave thier legs they look sh!t on a bike. I don't look sh!t on a bike, I never have done. I have never shaved my legs either.
This is different from the core strength/ sports massage in that "looking good" is somewhat subjective. However, I will admit I'm wrong ( :shock: ) if you can show me one photo of someone with hairy legs who looks good on a road bike.0 -
I'm quite happy to look sh!t, thanks.
I'm 20kgs too heavy to worry about gaying up my legs.Scott Sportster P45 2008 | Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra 20120 -
MountainMonster wrote:The point of shaving only really applies to the pros if you ask me, as they get massages a few times a day to relieve muscle ache, and smooth legs are much easier to massage than hairy ones. People who shave their legs to look "cool" or be like the pros are just silly, as they have no need for it.
"Looking cool" or whatever is the only reason for doing it! If you asked a masseur if hairy legs are more difficult to massage than shaved, you'd be met with bemusement... likewise, nurses who clean and dress wounds aren't much troubled by a hairy leg. Hair is the least of their challenges.
It's for the sleek looks and tribal identity and there's nothing wrong with that — though the po-faced pretence that it's all a very serious matter is a bit silly, in my view..!0 -
Gizmo_ wrote:I'm quite happy to look sh!t, thanks.
I'm 20kgs too heavy to worry about gaying up my legs.
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ShutUpLegs wrote:Gizmo_ wrote:I'm quite happy to look sh!t, thanks.
I'm 20kgs too heavy to worry about gaying up my legs.
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+1 Terrible scenes. Probably means hes 20kg too heavy to be able to reach his legs with a razor. You know how they make paint rollers on long poles for ceilings and such - anyone know if they do the same for razors?0 -
5'9 and 90kgs. But big rugby-player type legs. If I shaved them I'd look like something a butcher would put string around.Scott Sportster P45 2008 | Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra 20120
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I always used to get midges sticking to my legs in the summer until I started shaving them (the legs, not the midges).
Mind you that was 20 years ago when I was a fit young whippersnapper. I don't think I would look quite so dashing now.0
