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We both neglected to mention the crucial reason: it makes us feel pretty. :P
– Scott
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 20:16
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Yeah, the answer must include prettiness :) Yeah, wind resistance is not the reason, but many beginners seem to thing so.
– Johan Dahlin
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 20:19
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I used to think air resistance didn't matter shaved legs vs no, but after watching that Discovery Channel Tour de France special(s) where they demonstrated how even clothing seam placement has effect on drag - I'm curious to see what effect leg hair really has on aero.
– kkeilman
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 20:58
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I started because of cleaning/crashing when I raced x-country. I continue because my wife thinks it's sexy and my cycling legs look hot. Really for all but the top riders on the Tour wind resistance is just what people say to justify it to themselves and others. I think you might go faster b/c you can see muscle definition and the placebo effect kicks in but that's it for mortals.
– curtismchale
Commented Aug 25, 2010 at 22:41
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I can't find the source right now, but allegedly there were studies that showed that you get the least wind resistance if you shave your legs not completely, but leave stripes of hair in strategic places. I'm not making this up, I keep hearing it from veteran cycling commentators every now and then.
– RegDwight
Commented Sep 3, 2010 at 0:12

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