shaving...? awkward question.
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Originally Posted by catherine96821
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I shave for 3 reasons (listed in order of importance)
1. Looks (so sue me)
2. Potential cleaning after an accident (it DOES help)
3. The ability to add 0.00001 mph and ride 0.0002 miles farther
Given that looks are my main thing (I can finally admit it), I just shave about 1-2" higher than the bottom of my shorts, so usualy mid-thigh.
Oh, and I shave my butt too.
1. Looks (so sue me)
2. Potential cleaning after an accident (it DOES help)
3. The ability to add 0.00001 mph and ride 0.0002 miles farther
Given that looks are my main thing (I can finally admit it), I just shave about 1-2" higher than the bottom of my shorts, so usualy mid-thigh.
Oh, and I shave my butt too.
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This thread is hilarious. The Bodygroomer website is funny too. I haven't laughed this hard through a thread in a long time. Thanks for the entertainment.
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Originally Posted by CarlJStoneham
1. Looks (so sue me)
...
Given that looks are my main thing (I can finally admit it), I just shave about 1-2" higher than the bottom of my shorts, so usualy mid-thigh.
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Given that looks are my main thing (I can finally admit it), I just shave about 1-2" higher than the bottom of my shorts, so usualy mid-thigh.
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Originally Posted by jimbud
No body is ever going to confuse these legs with Jan Ullrich's
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Well, I did it. I used the Elite Ozone stuff, and after 10 minutes of leaving it on the legs it all wiped off. I went for the "wool speedo" over botto's "wool boxers" look.
The wife was a little apprehensive about it, but now that it's done she says she actually prefers it. And my legs totally look more buffed, which is what this is all really about anyway.
The wife was a little apprehensive about it, but now that it's done she says she actually prefers it. And my legs totally look more buffed, which is what this is all really about anyway.
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Originally Posted by DrPete
The wife was a little apprehensive about it, but now that it's done she says she actually prefers it.
have fun!
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
agreed!!! and now you have just become her sexy thang toy!
have fun!
have fun!
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I will Shave my legs even if Im not a cyclist. They look and feel better. Plus, I hate hair anyhow.
I will Shave my legs even if Im not a cyclist. They look and feel better. Plus, I hate hair anyhow.
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Maybe tomorrow morning I'll have something else to add to the "definition of a recovery ride" thread.
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Originally Posted by CastIron
Older folks (read >40) seem to find manscaping a bit, er, odd.
I don't get all of these face piercings myself. Reminds me of the punks back in the 80's -- looks like maintaining the look would just be a PITA. Plus, it probably wouldn't go over too well with the wife. She was really ticked when I shaved my head even though I haven't been able to grow anything on top for a long time. I expect that she would mock me mercilessly if I shaved my legs, though maybe I should ask.....
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Well, I did it. I used the Elite Ozone stuff, and after 10 minutes of leaving it on the legs it all wiped off. I went for the "wool speedo" over botto's "wool boxers" look.
The wife was a little apprehensive about it, but now that it's done she says she actually prefers it. And my legs totally look more buffed, which is what this is all really about anyway.
The wife was a little apprehensive about it, but now that it's done she says she actually prefers it. And my legs totally look more buffed, which is what this is all really about anyway.
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Originally Posted by CastIron
Older folks (read >40) seem to find manscaping a bit, er, odd.
i don't find it odd, i just don't find the vertical mustasche, or the prepubescent look very sexy. i like it natural.
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Originally Posted by botto
wait a minute. did you actually race with hairy legs?
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Originally Posted by DrPete
I did, I confess...
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Originally Posted by botto
it's a good thing that 1. you never confessed earlier, and 2. that you're an expert marksman, otherwise i'd open up a can of whoopass & scorn
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Its Freakin HammerTime!!!
I think you should change it back to "Cat 6"
That was funny-er lol
That was funny-er lol