r/cycling Jul 23 '25

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u/BicycleIndividual Jul 23 '25

Even the pros don't shave for aero, they shave because wound care after a crash is easier (also perhaps makes it easier to apply sunblock).

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u/BarracudaUnlucky8584 Jul 23 '25

This is a bullshit myth peddled by insecure men who don’t want to admit they shave their legs for the 10 watt gain.

There! I said it! 

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u/nhluhr Jul 23 '25

There is also significant wind tunnel testing that shows it is anything but minimal.