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  • I'll come clean. I do. But, I am roadie scum.

    It IS proven more aerodynamic but the savings are small.
    It IS easier to massage but I don't get massages.
    Is IS better for wounds as you are less likely to get infection without hair around the area.
    It is rumoured to be better in a crash as the hair doesn't grip the road/track so much.
    There is a psychological aspect to it. "I've shaved down. I have to be fast!"

    The real reasons most people shave their legs down though are these:

    1. To fit into the roadie group you have to shave down (though I never used to.. until a big race).
    2. Your legs look sexy.

    Try it. :)

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