Great vid, thanks! Admit, as club rider I shave primarily for looks. But also so much easier to keep clean with necessary sun protection and moisturizing in summer season. So yes, shave!
@mjs825
11 ай бұрын
Years ago a fluid Dynamicist at an aerospace company performed some simulations and demonstrated that there is an optimal length for hair on the legs which is about 1/4" (has to do with laminar vs turbulent flow) and that the primary reason for shaving your legs is to prevent ingrown hairs and infections in case you crash.
@RichThomas
11 ай бұрын
Apart from the saved watts, also saves a few minutes when applying suncream. Especially useful if you’re rushing to get to the start of a race or group ride.
@krisbowditch827
11 ай бұрын
Remco has short sleeve skin suit in ITT … shaved arms are quicker
@RichThomas
11 ай бұрын
@@krisbowditch827 actually he does this as is cooler, and in his TT position his arms are actually tucked out of the airflow, so there is no penalty for not wearing a skinsuit. Skinsuits are faster than skin, if in airflow.
@veganpotterthevegan
11 ай бұрын
I'd love to see a test on using leg hair on some of your leg to decrease drag
@christopheroliver148
2 ай бұрын
I'm an old traditionalist, so I still have slightly fuzzy arms even if I mow my legs twice a week. I had to review though, and I found a nice picture of Gilbert Duclos-Lassalle (Team Z) riding in the '92 Paris-Roubaix and sporting smooth legs but noticeably furry arms.
@ilanpi
11 ай бұрын
Current short sleeve race jerseys have longer sleeves for aero.
@reynard2ki
11 ай бұрын
I just like the way that it feels. I've had hairy legs a bit and I can feel the hair against my legs in the wind. It's just more comfortable to ride with shaved legs.
@cbailey2376
11 ай бұрын
So, you don't like the tickle? 😂😂😂😂
@SamuelBlackMetalRider
11 ай бұрын
I shave my arms in Summer, using an electric shave, no irritation whatsoever. Aero gains are between 5-10w no joke (tested by Specialized years ago) and also the tattoos on my arms show better 😜
@roadcc
11 ай бұрын
Are they aero tattoos though? 😜
@machidaman
11 ай бұрын
This is really why roadies shave? I always thought it was a myth. As an MTB fella I do shave ny arms and legs every summer but only because it is easier to put sun cream on and waaaaay easier to clean up after the inevitable accidents.
@JFomo
11 ай бұрын
How much faster is a Gloss finish over a Matte finish on your frame?
@roadcc
11 ай бұрын
Matt finish is lighter though 😂 We will try and find out!
@JFomo
11 ай бұрын
@@roadcc lol yes do it for science!
@l.d.t.6327
11 ай бұрын
Shaving is also cooler for the legs. Overheating is a real issue in racing. And if it’s too cold you can rub some balm on your legs to keep them warm.
@veganpotterthevegan
11 ай бұрын
No idea how anyone that cares about performance doesn't shave their head too. You gain a lot more cooling there than on the legs. Even 1cm of hair is significantly warmer than no hair
@l.d.t.6327
11 ай бұрын
@@veganpottertheveganIt's the ultimate trick of Marco Pantani as well 😀. And on a more serious note, that's why most cyclists have short hair and sides shaved with a trimmer. You won't see any GC rider going into the TdF mountains on a hot day with a mullet or long hair.
@veganpotterthevegan
11 ай бұрын
@l.d.t.6327 that hair in the helmet is a huge deal too though. Enough that it can be worth a few watts in some helmets on top of the cooling effect. Funny thing is that beards are totally drag neutral for some people. I have multiple friends that have tested their hair under a helmet, then a swimcap and it's always been measurable beyond the margin of error
@veganpotterthevegan
11 ай бұрын
@l.d.t.6327 Sagan definitely had long hair for entire TdFs. Fignon had long hair, Gert-Jan Theunisse had a terrible mullet and wore the polka dots
@joelogjam9163
11 ай бұрын
@@veganpottertheveganWhat you need is the front of your head shaven completely bald, lines of twisted braids over the top acting as a votex generator, flowing into a heavily Brylcreemed "Duck's arse" at the back to help tidy the wake.
@tomweis1194
3 ай бұрын
Cyclists (mostly pro) shave for three reasons: 1) Cycling shorts stick to bare skin better and stay in place. 2) Crashes/Road Rash. The paramedics are going to shave you anyway. I mean who wants to peel medical tape off of a hairy leg? Also, hairs harbor bacteria that can infect a wound. 3) After a race or stage, it's much easier for the team masseuse to massage bare skin with the application of liniments, lotions, oils, etc.
@samj1185
11 ай бұрын
My legs and arms are high on the Chewbaca scale. I can feel the efficiency difference w/ shaved legs. Don't shave the arms but when TT'ing I do cover them.
@roadcc
11 ай бұрын
Might start using a Chewbaca scale in our reviews, love it!
@faiznasruddin6596
11 ай бұрын
I feel that this video does not actually touch upon the main questions that arise when talking about shaving in road cycling; 1. WHY are shaved legs faster? All thats been said is that it IS faster because they're a big surface area, but why does this surface area need to be smooth instead of hairy.. 2. WHY dont you need to shave your arms? It is also a surface area that is big when riding in the drops, all that's been said is that you can cover your arms? If that's the case; why aren't aero socks enough for the legs?
@jlimozin
11 ай бұрын
Shave your legs and arms. You will definitely be better next time you inevitably fall and have skin rash or cuts. With airs in the middle of a wound it’s much more messed. Other advantages : - Better look - your legs and arms muscles are more visible! - Easier to put on sun cream - Better for massages - And oh yes, some tiny aero gains which don’t matter anyway for most recreational cyclists
@christopheroliver148
2 ай бұрын
I'm a skinny hill geek. What arms?
@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy
2 ай бұрын
My understanding of why riders shaved was not related to speed at all. They shaved because, if you drop your bike and get a rash off the road, you will not suffer from hair in the wound. Also, as mentioned in this video, an Aussie rider in Le Tour, confirmed the comfort value on the massage table. We are talking heavy muscle massage with heavy friction on the skin and, oil. The funniest thing was, my wife shaved my legs following knee surgery because I looked like I had been ring barked. She went on to do my back, we were in the shower at the time. When we got out and I dried off she collapsed in hysterics because it looked like I was wearing mohair underwear.
@DoNuT_1985
11 ай бұрын
Skinsuits often feature totally even surfaces and have little aerofoil elements to manipulate the airflow, could I mimic this by twisting my leg hair into a certain shape as well?
@christopheroliver148
2 ай бұрын
Another silly reason: it's not nice to get ones legs hair messed up with rim cement.
@Southerncyclist
11 ай бұрын
I shave My legs and arms, big watts saved 🤩. Dose not feel funny or bad on my arms.
@rayF4rio
11 ай бұрын
Given that I shave both legs and arms. the real question is: At what point does the stubble need to be shaved smooth for max aero?
@roadcc
11 ай бұрын
We’ll open the guessing at once a week 👀
@rayF4rio
11 ай бұрын
@@roadcc I believe the answer is likely - When your significant other says to shave. 😀
@christopheroliver148
2 ай бұрын
@@rayF4rio Coming to bed all stubbly isn't likely to please your lover I'd guess.
@pietrorota1383
11 ай бұрын
Nice! Now i need a video about how shave my leags hahahah
@christopheroliver148
2 ай бұрын
Actually that's not a joke. As a gent, I can tell you that lean knees are much harder to shave than ones chin.
@MrMattie725
11 ай бұрын
Remco said that he shaves his arm because shaved bare arms are faster than covered arms for him! He's not riding cold, wet TTs in short sleeves for fun ; )
@mohamadjamil3164
11 ай бұрын
I shave for looks as well. Black thick hair really look very odd on a bike. The hell with hair
@christopheroliver148
2 ай бұрын
Indeed. Fuzzy legs sticking out of bibs or a skinsuit look unkempt.
@tomjojo849
11 ай бұрын
interesting . can you estimate in km/hr the gain you talk about.
@alexanderhall4281
11 ай бұрын
Yes I have done it before and want to shave my hair off again
@nationsnumber1chump
11 ай бұрын
3d printed golf ball dimpled leg covers. DO IT
@veganpotterthevegan
11 ай бұрын
Legs don't spin like a golf ball. You wouldn't want dimples. There are better shapes and aero socks use them
@nationsnumber1chump
11 ай бұрын
@@veganpotterthevegan ☹
@TheFloridaBikeVlogger
11 ай бұрын
my people already look at me crazy for having shaved legs, I am not too sure I could fathom the arms too but anything to visit the podium again. better than trying to resell my soul to the devil again
@manueldeubler1127
11 ай бұрын
or a kidney to the organ dealers, am I right?
@rotovelo_naut
11 ай бұрын
jump in a Velomobile!..... oh! That's right.... #ICUsucks!!
@ashleyhouse9690
11 ай бұрын
I'm not all that hairy so pointless for me, thankfully.
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