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09-25-05, 10:50 PM
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Shaving
What are the benefits for shaving?
-Helps scabs after crash?
-Message?
-Aerodynamics?
-Helps scabs after crash?
-Message?
-Aerodynamics?
09-25-05, 11:07 PM
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What are the benefits for shaving?
-Helps scabs after crash?-Not really. With COACH self sticking bandage, and GUARD non-stick pads there is no problem treating road rashes if you have hair.
-Message? - Yes, actually there is a benefit, because I heard it's easier to do on legs with no hair. Then again how often does an average cyclist gets a deep tissure massage?
-Aerodynamics? - Not really.
That should cover the whole topic for the 100th time.
-Helps scabs after crash?-Not really. With COACH self sticking bandage, and GUARD non-stick pads there is no problem treating road rashes if you have hair.
-Message? - Yes, actually there is a benefit, because I heard it's easier to do on legs with no hair. Then again how often does an average cyclist gets a deep tissure massage?
-Aerodynamics? - Not really.
That should cover the whole topic for the 100th time.
09-26-05, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by UmneyDurak
What are the benefits for shaving?
-Helps scabs after crash?-Not really. With COACH self sticking bandage, and GUARD non-stick pads there is no problem treating road rashes if you have hair.
-Message? - Yes, actually there is a benefit, because I heard it's easier to do on legs with no hair. Then again how often does an average cyclist gets a deep tissure massage?
-Aerodynamics? - Not really.
That should cover the whole topic for the 100th time.
-Helps scabs after crash?-Not really. With COACH self sticking bandage, and GUARD non-stick pads there is no problem treating road rashes if you have hair.
-Message? - Yes, actually there is a benefit, because I heard it's easier to do on legs with no hair. Then again how often does an average cyclist gets a deep tissure massage?
-Aerodynamics? - Not really.
That should cover the whole topic for the 100th time.
You forgot,
-being able to see the muscle bands on your legs as your flying up a hill that are so defined you could roll a ball bearing down them.
09-26-05, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MrAmazin17
You forgot,
-being able to see the muscle bands on your legs as your flying up a hill that are so defined you could roll a ball bearing down them.
-being able to see the muscle bands on your legs as your flying up a hill that are so defined you could roll a ball bearing down them.
09-26-05, 09:08 AM
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We shave because hairy legs in tights is just scary. 
Besides... hair holds sweat - that adds weight.
Besides... hair holds sweat - that adds weight.
09-26-05, 09:12 AM
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Nothing more than a narcissistic & effeminate practice.
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Bag of Bic razors--$2.00
Gillette shaving cream--$3.00
Getting in touch with your womanly side--Priceless.
Gillette shaving cream--$3.00
Getting in touch with your womanly side--Priceless.
09-26-05, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Bag of Bic razors--$2.00
Gillette shaving cream--$3.00
Getting in touch with your womanly side--Priceless.
Gillette shaving cream--$3.00
Getting in touch with your womanly side--Priceless.
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09-26-05, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by puddin' legs
Search function...maybe the moderators can find the most useful old thread and do a sticky?
09-27-05, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by UmneyDurak
What are the benefits for shaving?
-Helps scabs after crash?-Not really. With COACH self sticking bandage, and GUARD non-stick pads there is no problem treating road rashes if you have hair.
-Message? - Yes, actually there is a benefit, because I heard it's easier to do on legs with no hair. Then again how often does an average cyclist gets a deep tissure massage?
-Aerodynamics? - Not really.
That should cover the whole topic for the 100th time.
-Helps scabs after crash?-Not really. With COACH self sticking bandage, and GUARD non-stick pads there is no problem treating road rashes if you have hair.
-Message? - Yes, actually there is a benefit, because I heard it's easier to do on legs with no hair. Then again how often does an average cyclist gets a deep tissure massage?
-Aerodynamics? - Not really.
That should cover the whole topic for the 100th time.
I have to disagree with you on the scab one. You must not have that much hair on your legs. I have plenty of hair on my legs and it is definatly a big help. I haven't had any road rash in a long time but I do remember tht with my hairy legs it made a difference. By the way it isn't necessarly the bandages that stick to the hair, it is the scabs that the hair intertwine with.
Keep in mind I personally do not shave my legs. It is a pain in the but and on that part I am just too lazy. I may change my mind after I crash and get soem more road rash, bt I don't plan on doing that.
Brian
09-27-05, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by drunix
Unfortunately, there hasn't ever been a useful thread on the topic, so...
It's like all the old guys say, no one's ever had an original thought since Sinatra...
09-27-05, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Hipcycler
Bag of Bic razors--$2.00
Gillette shaving cream--$3.00
Getting in touch with your womanly side--Priceless.
Gillette shaving cream--$3.00
Getting in touch with your womanly side--Priceless.
09-27-05, 01:39 AM
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once again the onion has predicted the future (over a year ago!)
https://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Gillette has escalated the razor wars yet again, unveiling a new line of razors on Wednesday with five blades and a lubricating strip on both the front and back.
how long until we see the 6-bladed razor?
// already paying $14 for 4 mach3 blades
https://www.theonion.com/content/node/33930
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Gillette has escalated the razor wars yet again, unveiling a new line of razors on Wednesday with five blades and a lubricating strip on both the front and back.
how long until we see the 6-bladed razor?
// already paying $14 for 4 mach3 blades
09-27-05, 04:07 AM
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Nothing more than a narcissistic & effeminate practice.
It acts as a signal to other members of the subculture that you are also a member. See also Yakuza with tattoos, Scooterists with skinheads and various cultures and religions with headwear/ritual scarring/clothing/beards etc.
The very fact that it is unusual, open to ridicule and needs constant maintenance is the reason the 'meme' is sticky. It says 'I'm such a serious member of this subculture that I will put up with physical discomfort, time, effort and be open to ridicule to be part of it'.
09-27-05, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dragonflybikes
I have to disagree with you on the scab one. You must not have that much hair on your legs. I have plenty of hair on my legs and it is definatly a big help. I haven't had any road rash in a long time but I do remember tht with my hairy legs it made a difference. By the way it isn't necessarly the bandages that stick to the hair, it is the scabs that the hair intertwine with.
Keep in mind I personally do not shave my legs. It is a pain in the but and on that part I am just too lazy. I may change my mind after I crash and get soem more road rash, bt I don't plan on doing that.
Brian
Keep in mind I personally do not shave my legs. It is a pain in the but and on that part I am just too lazy. I may change my mind after I crash and get soem more road rash, bt I don't plan on doing that.
Brian
Wow...you must fall down a lot for that to be worth it
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09-27-05, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by EURO
It is both of those things, but there is another important aspect you have missed in your eagerness to state your rampant heterosexuality.
It acts as a signal to other members of the subculture that you are also a member. See also Yakuza with tattoos, Scooterists with skinheads and various cultures and religions with headwear/ritual scarring/clothing/beards etc.
The very fact that it is unusual, open to ridicule and needs constant maintenance is the reason the 'meme' is sticky. It says 'I'm such a serious member of this subculture that I will put up with physical discomfort, time, effort and be open to ridicule to be part of it'.
It acts as a signal to other members of the subculture that you are also a member. See also Yakuza with tattoos, Scooterists with skinheads and various cultures and religions with headwear/ritual scarring/clothing/beards etc.
The very fact that it is unusual, open to ridicule and needs constant maintenance is the reason the 'meme' is sticky. It says 'I'm such a serious member of this subculture that I will put up with physical discomfort, time, effort and be open to ridicule to be part of it'.
Wow, aren't you special and soooo serious about bicycle riding.
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09-27-05, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by EURO
It is both of those things, but there is another important aspect you have missed in your eagerness to state your rampant heterosexuality.
It acts as a signal to other members of the subculture that you are also a member. See also Yakuza with tattoos, Scooterists with skinheads and various cultures and religions with headwear/ritual scarring/clothing/beards etc.
The very fact that it is unusual, open to ridicule and needs constant maintenance is the reason the 'meme' is sticky. It says 'I'm such a serious member of this subculture that I will put up with physical discomfort, time, effort and be open to ridicule to be part of it'.
It acts as a signal to other members of the subculture that you are also a member. See also Yakuza with tattoos, Scooterists with skinheads and various cultures and religions with headwear/ritual scarring/clothing/beards etc.
The very fact that it is unusual, open to ridicule and needs constant maintenance is the reason the 'meme' is sticky. It says 'I'm such a serious member of this subculture that I will put up with physical discomfort, time, effort and be open to ridicule to be part of it'.
09-27-05, 06:07 AM
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Wow, aren't you special and soooo serious about bicycle riding.
Whereas you are '38 years old, into cycling, jetskiing, lifting, rollerblading, music'
Wow! What a cool, athletic outdoorsy middle-aged knobhead you are. Get back on your rollerblades and leave us alone.
09-27-05, 06:54 AM
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I will admit to be considering giving in to peer pressure.
I finished third in a race Sunday (first time podium placer... if they actually had a podium), and with hairy legs looked pretty out of place with the other top riders.
I finished third in a race Sunday (first time podium placer... if they actually had a podium), and with hairy legs looked pretty out of place with the other top riders.
09-27-05, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by EURO
****.
Whereas you are '38 years old, into cycling, jetskiing, lifting, rollerblading, music'
Wow! What a cool, athletic outdoorsy middle-aged knobhead you are. Get back on your rollerblades and leave us alone.
Whereas you are '38 years old, into cycling, jetskiing, lifting, rollerblading, music'
Wow! What a cool, athletic outdoorsy middle-aged knobhead you are. Get back on your rollerblades and leave us alone.
I ride my bike everyday. Nope, I don't feel some adolescent need to make up my own "tribe" <snicker>
Aren't you cool for criticizing me for liking music...bwahahaha
Go shave your legs so you fit in, "Mary"
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09-27-05, 07:15 AM
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Nope, I don't feel some adolescent need to make up my own "tribe"
<snicker>
You are such a big knobheaded ****. Go back to your jetski, old man. Go play with your expensive mid-life crisis toys. What's a 38 year old man doing with a comic book avatar anyway? Geek.
You ride your bike everyday. Big deal. Somone give him a prize... what a man!