I'm Shaving My Legs Tonight
04-26-07, 05:59 AM
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I think you should just shave some cool designs instead doing the full monty thing. Maybe your Avatar, or some neat bike thing. Might start a trend.
04-26-07, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jet Travis
I'm Shaving My Legs Tonight
Originally Posted by SSP
If you have an electric razor, or better yet an electric hair trimmer, use that on your legs first to knock down the tall stuff.
Take your time, and try to make longer smooth strokes.
Be prepared to feel a bit "weird" at first...pants feel different, crawling into bed feels different, going out in public with shorts feels *really* different.
The good news is, it's a "serious cyclist" tribal ritual, and many women find it a turn on (YMMV).
Take your time, and try to make longer smooth strokes.
Be prepared to feel a bit "weird" at first...pants feel different, crawling into bed feels different, going out in public with shorts feels *really* different.
The good news is, it's a "serious cyclist" tribal ritual, and many women find it a turn on (YMMV).
Don't use a cheap disposable razor. Use a Mach3 or better. I've been shaving my legs since 2001 and the disposables cut more skin than hair.
If you read through the Road Cycling forum you'll see the top 5 (or 6 or 7 or .....) reasons for shaving.
Me -- I do it for the looks, feel, massage benefits, sunscreen and leg hair don't mix, and to show off those awesome muscles.
Let's be honest. Don't you think leg hair is repulsive?
For those who DON'T shave - you're REQUIRED to wear this jersey.
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04-26-07, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
I think you should just shave some cool designs instead doing the full monty thing. Maybe your Avatar, or some neat bike thing. Might start a trend.
That would be worth posting a pic. 
04-26-07, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SSP
So, Jet Travis...did you "Just Do It"?
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04-26-07, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by SSP
Yeah...if he's hairy enough BluesDawg could go with an image of "Dumb*ss Don" Imus on his calf. That would be worth posting a pic.
That would be worth posting a pic. 
04-26-07, 08:01 AM
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I decided to listen to Beverly and other wise souls. I'll get some gel and a women's specifc razor and get 'er done tonight. I did dream last night that my back had sprouted a massive growth of fur. Or maybe it wasn't a dream.
Can explain again why you are doing this? It will make you faster? You will heal easier if you get an ouchie on your leg? You will look better in your bike shorts?
04-26-07, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.
The leg hair seems to be disappearing and reappearing on my chin
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04-26-07, 08:16 AM
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make sure you hack off most of the hair first with an electric trimmer. get in the dry tub and make a big pile and then throw it out. then use a razor to get off what's left while taking a shower. i don't use women's razors, i use cheapo disposals and a little soap and i don't get hacked up. lotion up after.
04-26-07, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
Can explain again why you are doing this?
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04-26-07, 09:20 AM
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Resist all temptations or suggestions for a bikini wax to go along with your shaved legs.
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04-26-07, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.
04-26-07, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Beverly
That's certainly been true for me as I've matured The leg hair seems to be disappearing and reappearing on my chin
The leg hair seems to be disappearing and reappearing on my chin
04-26-07, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MichiganMike
Can explain again why you are doing this? It will make you faster? You will heal easier if you get an ouchie on your leg? You will look better in your bike shorts?
I also consider it a "rite of spring" - I shave after my first 1000 miles of the year, or after the first day of spring, whichever comes first.
Finally, it's become part of my "cyclist" persona...we're already considered somewhat odd because we're skinny and wear colorful lycra while we play in traffic. So shaving's just another piece of the persona...one that I'm comfortable with (plus, fit women dig it - I may have mentioned that above
).
04-26-07, 10:13 AM
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Epilator for $50 to $70 at Target.
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Originally Posted by dauphin
why stop with legs?
04-26-07, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jet Travis
Very educational. I think I'm the Venus Divine. And the intensive moisture strips are so intriguing.
https://beauty.about.com/od/hairremoval/a/shavetips.htm
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04-26-07, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SSP
Ch-ch-ch-Chia!
Chipcom.....where are you when we need you........
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It just might be that body hair is a little like a weed. If you get rid of it in one place, it's just going to appear somewhere else.
See what I mean? Betcha this guy shaves his legs. It's a slippery slope you looking at going down Jet Travis
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The real question is, why can shaving be so disappointing? Because shaving literally slices off the ends of your leg hair, it can leave a sharp edge behind. When those cut edges emerge, you can feel that rough, stubbly sensation as you run your hands over your skin. Not to mention how it feels to someone else! And, no matter how many blades you have, the stubble will always emerge. Add the possibility of nicks, cuts and razor bumps to the equation - Ouch! That's why REAL MEN use Nair https://www.naircare.com/
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Originally Posted by maddmaxx
Chipcom.....where are you when we need you........
04-26-07, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ondajib
The real question is, why can shaving be so disappointing? Because shaving literally slices off the ends of your leg hair, it can leave a sharp edge behind. When those cut edges emerge, you can feel that rough, stubbly sensation as you run your hands over your skin. Not to mention how it feels to someone else! And, no matter how many blades you have, the stubble will always emerge. Add the possibility of nicks, cuts and razor bumps to the equation - Ouch! That's why REAL MEN use Nair https://www.naircare.com/
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After all this hairy uglyness, how about some beauty?
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Just go to a salon and have them wax it off.Go for the toe nail polishing,its usually free with the hair removal.Any questions,just tell them you have a leading role in a local production of,"La Cage au Follies."