General Cycling Discussion - Leg hair removal....

Okay, who here shaves, waxes or leaves the fuzz?

If you DO shave or wax the pins, how far up do you go??

My girlfirend waxes mine to mid thigh, but this year I'm thinking of shaving. A little silly looking when nekkid but she's the only one who sees me like that...

I shave.....my face!

all the way to my waist... with a lil racing stripe on the hood to match the trunk...

Okay, who here shaves, waxes or leaves the fuzz?

If you DO shave or wax the pins, how far up do you go??


ALL the way. Err, I mean, shaving is for roadies. :p

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anyone care to explain this one to me? i have a real hard time believing that there is any aerodynamic advantage to shaving your legs. seems like grips or bar tape would cause more drag than leg hair.

well, when you have hair pants and you you are at the 'drome and you don't want to look like a yetti in spandex, you shave your legs.

Plus road rash is a lot easier to bandage when you've got hairless legs.

anyone care to explain this one to me? i have a real hard time believing that there is any aerodynamic advantage to shaving your legs. seems like grips or bar tape would cause more drag than leg hair.

The real reason why people (or swimmers, anyway) shave is because is produces a greater adrenaline response.

When you shave, you leave exposed, sensitive skin. When this skin comes in contact with water, or air, it produces a measurable increase in adrenaline, which means greater performance.

In the water, hair causes very significant hydrodynamic drag, but in the open air, it's next to nothing. The real "performance" difference comes from the adrenal response.

I shave (though I'm considering waxing. any input?) up to the waist. Higher for water polo/swim.

I shave becuse it makes me feel faster...but im a roadie too, and I race. I know it doesnt make me any faster, but I feel faster so what does it matter?

I shave waist to mid knee seems like if I go for a 60 mile ride I always come back with some type of ingrown hair or zit even after washing the shorts twice with a non perfumed soap

The mainr eason you'd shave is for the road rash. When you have hair and road rash the hair keeps pulling on the damaged area.

Also for the true Euro Pro types massage is much better without the hair.


anyone care to explain this one to me? i have a real hard time believing that there is any aerodynamic advantage to shaving your legs. seems like grips or bar tape would cause more drag than leg hair.

Hmm.. I thought most people did it so if they fell and had to use a bandage later, it wouldn't hurt like hell to replace it. When I fell and skinned my arm at the 'drome, I kinda wished I had shaved just that part of my arm before going. No way I'm shaving my beautiful, beautiful legs..

Vanity. That is 90% of the reason I shave.

Ankle to mid thigh, all of my scalp, and most of my face.

I shave waist to mid knee seems like if I go for a 60 mile ride I always come back with some type of ingrown hair or zit even after washing the shorts twice with a non perfumed soap

Does this happen if you don't shave "waist to mid knee?"

hmm. i never knew of the adrenaline thing, but i suppose it makes a bit of sense.
i have no opinion one way or another on the matter, i just wondered if there was any real justification, since the wind-drag theory seemed pretty flimsy.

i shave waist to mid thigh. i dont think it makes me aerodynamic, but it keeps me from looking like a muppet.

You want adrenaline? Wax your legs, you'll feel adrenaline!!

The real reason why people (or swimmers, anyway) shave is because is produces a greater adrenaline response.

When you shave, you leave exposed, sensitive skin. When this skin comes in contact with water, or air, it produces a measurable increase in adrenaline, which means greater performance.

In the water, hair causes very significant hydrodynamic drag, but in the open air, it's next to nothing. The real "performance" difference comes from the adrenal response.
Oooh, this is a nice theory. Any sources on this? Or can I just spread it as a rumor?

Had it from the horses mouth- or nearly- On the commentary for the TDF this year.

The reason for shaving the legs is so that the masseuse can can have an easier time when working on the legs.

Had it from the horses mouth- or nearly- On the commentary for the TDF this year.

The reason for shaving the legs is so that the masseuse can can have an easier time when working on the legs.

That was what I'd heard, too.

People shave because it's a tribal ritual and they want to play too. The other reasons are pure B.S. for us amatuers. Save it for the bar.

As to how: Google "boyzilian". Let us know how it turns out for ya.

boyzilian? :rolleyes:
What a moronic term. It was my understanding that this was called a brazillian bikini wax irregardless of gender.

You just had to go there. :rolleyes:
As for your other assertion, I disagree with it but don't give a rats rear end.

You want adrenaline? Wax your legs, you'll feel adrenaline!!


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oldie, but still semi goodie haha

here's an idea, If you want to shave your legs, shave your legs. It doesnt matter for what reason, just do it. If you dont want to, then dont. Anyone who doesnt like you shaving your legs, doesnt have to look or feel your legs. If your worried about if other people think you are manly or not, then learn a little about thinking for yourself. Do what you want, as long as your not hurting someone else.

i'm in a smooth ass phase.

Im waiting for the person that hates cycling and swimming, but participates just so they have an excuse for waxing or shaving.

I shave because I went on a 75 mile ride in the middle of a heat wave this summer (110-115 degrees). Got dehydrated and when I got home, my legs cramped up. I put racing stripes into my leg hair as I tried to massage them. The pulling of the hair hurt more than the cramps. Shaved them that night. Not a big deal.

Shouldn't this be in the road forum? This leg-shaving malarkey seems to be the domain of a niche within a niche.

I don't shave, wax, pluck, or rip out anything anywhere at any time for any reason. It took a long time to grow this stuff. Why in Hell would I want to remove it? I do keep the more aggressive fur trimmed back with my semi-annual visit to Steve the local barber. He keeps after me to come in more than once every 6 months. Says the mess I leave when he's done is just awful.

I don't shave, wax, pluck, or rip out anything anywhere at any time for any reason. It took a long time to grow this stuff. Why in Hell would I want to remove it? I do keep the more aggressive fur trimmed back with my semi-annual visit to Steve the local barber. He keeps after me to come in more than once every 6 months. Says the mess I leave when he's done is just awful.

Just curious what do you use to trim the hair shorter. I am WAY to hairy to consider shaving without getting horible stubble and ingrown hairs but i would like to keep it under control. Is it just a buzzer with a short attachment?

Just curious what do you use to trim the hair shorter.
get a Wahl.

Veet works like a charm on me, f the razors.