So, from this thread there are the following reasons:
- Easier to clean out road burn
- Vanity
- Following the like crowd like a sheep
I hadn't considered the first reason, but it kind of makes sense. The second is understandable, but I'm not that concerned with appearance.
As as for the third reason, why would I want to follow anyone with an attitude like this?
Originally Posted by
Doohickie
I don't get it.
And you never will...
I've been away from cycling for a couple decades, and never cycled competitively, so I just don't know why a guy would shave his legs for cycling. Is there a definite aerodynamic advantage? As an engineer I would think that any advantage would be very slight and only make a difference at the very highest levels.
It is not about aerodynamics
So.... edumacate me.
No
I was genuinely curious and really wanted to learn. And what I learned is that there are no compelling reasons for doing it in my case, since I don't look like a missing link.