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Another reason to shave your legs

Old 02-20-22, 07:00 PM
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Another reason to shave your legs

Ride tubeless. Get a rear puncture. Have sealant spray all over your legs. Spend all evening removing it from your leg hairs. It really sticks!

And I barely have any visible leg hair... I can only imagine how you gorillas out there would fare!
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Old 02-20-22, 08:35 PM
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you have to put wax on your legs for puncture sealant protection.
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Old 02-20-22, 08:49 PM
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That's why I don't ride tubeless.
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Old 02-20-22, 09:12 PM
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It’s water soluble.
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Old 02-21-22, 05:32 AM
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It’s been a while since leg shaving was on page 1 of the road cycling sub forum.
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Old 02-21-22, 05:50 AM
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Despite tubeless ready rims, the reported sealant mess and the legendary difficulty of mounting GP5000 TL on my type of wheel has earned my bike another round of tubed tyres. Maybe next time.
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Old 02-21-22, 07:15 AM
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Never had any pwoblems getting rid of sealant. It's water soluble. What kind are you using? Next time, go for a swim in a nearby lake!!
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Old 02-21-22, 08:25 AM
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Spray your legs first with WD-40, so the sealant won't stick.
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Old 02-21-22, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Reflector Guy View Post
Spray your legs first with WD-40, so the sealant won't stick.
Kerosene also works.
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And, many people spend big bucks to go to the spa to get their legs waxed for hair removal.

When all you really have to do is splatter glue on it and yank it off.
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Old 02-21-22, 01:46 PM
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bald legs and tubes in my road wheels
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I just got back to shorts this season for a short time and OMG where is the razor.
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Old 02-21-22, 03:09 PM
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I rarely wear shorts, but I thought the hairy legs created the golf ball effect!!!
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Originally Posted by eduskator View Post
Never had any pwoblems getting rid of sealant. It's water soluble. What kind are you using? Next time, go for a swim in a nearby lake!!
He may be in Florida, so that may not be the best idea.
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Originally Posted by sfrider View Post
Ride tubeless. Get a rear puncture. Have sealant spray all over your legs. Spend all evening removing it from your leg hairs. It really sticks!

And I barely have any visible leg hair... I can only imagine how you gorillas out there would fare!

Who are you calling a gorilla?
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Old 03-04-22, 01:05 PM
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Excuse me while I try to keep my lunch down.
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Real question is how many cyclists shave their arms, chest, and pubes. How about back hair?
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Old 03-04-22, 04:48 PM
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