Wind tunnel test throws question over the current understanding of aerodynamics of leg hair

[johanpre44]

So they tested the legs and the face, but nothing about hairy arms?

[King_Crispy]

Since I shaved my guns I'm a machine...

 

A grader

[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

Damn. My wife will still kill me if I shave my guns... So I guess I'll have to train harder to make up for the 15 watt. Seriously? 15 watts? Damn

 

Its acceptable to her to to shave her guns but youre not allowed to shave yours? Tell her its not fair

[Jaws677]

 

if you ever unzip your top while riding, you should probably do your chest too.

Roadies have chest hair ? Who knew.

[Dirkitech]

http://triathlon.com...d-tunnel_102363

http://boingboing.ne...s-find-sur.html

 

 

 

Time to get the razors/Veet/wax back out guys. Just remember if you use Veet, stop before you get too high up.

 

before reading the links... "savings were 7%" just screams wtf for me. As post #2 referred to major drag being caused from other components... so 7% could be major or utterly negligible.

7% saving of a shaved human leg vs a shaved metal/wood/palstic/rubber/dildo pole?

7% saving based on total drag while cycling on a new/old frame and shaved/unshaved?

7% saving based on total drag while cycling with modern components?

 

meh, guess ill look at the links. I get sick with anger when poeples claim thing to be true without performing reliable tests and posting results.

 

I am however happy that you reported this topic to thehub, mister OP =)

[RocknRolla]

http://cdn.meme.li/instances/500x/28752947.jpg

[Ispeed_V]

To shave or not to shave that is the question.

[Ispeed_V]

Shave those pins. Your kids will love it

[Maniax]

Proof that you dont need to shave them chest hairs. They might even help you beat Froomey

[Rouxenator]

Never shaved, never will. It's just seems a little too moffie for me. 

[SwissVan]

Never shaved, never will. It's just seems a little too moffie for me.

Never say never or you could try waxing

[Tubehunter]

Never shaved, never will. It's just seems a little too moffie for me. 

 

Many a cyclist has said these words and ended up with smooth pins later on. Let us know when and if you crack!

[Bizkit031]

Never shaved, never will. It's just seems a little too moffie for me.

 

So what you saying is that all the guys who shave their legs are GAY or as you say MOFFIE?

[Sasquatch]

Waxing FTW!

[James Mulholland]

Its acceptable to her to to shave her guns but youre not allowed to shave yours? Tell her its not fair

 

And then she calls your bluff and says "fine then I won't shave mine" and you're suddenly left hating Gerhard Odendaal who you've never even met.

[Rouxenator]

I swing both ways actually, and I have shaved everywhere else, just not my limbs.