Does Shaving Legs Make You More Aero?

So now you know. Shaving your legs DOES make a difference!

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[driventomadness]

For some reason my girlfriend didn't accept your explanation as a valid reason for shaving my legs 😂

[lordofgraphite]

Holy shit, casually explained wasnt even joking about these guys 😂

[astromandomine]

Using a wet shave rather than electric saves 3.14159 watts per week. Not counting the hot water though

[mikpiotto]

I dont believe that for a second, where did you get that data

[skickbush]

What about arms? Now that aero arm warmers and textured skin suit sleeves are here hard to think that shaving arms doesn’t help as well?

[jamesskinner]

Just wear aero socks if you dont want to shave

[cesarq]

Does this only apply to biking or runners as well?

[nyreppin]

I wish i could shave but I've got hamster pants lmao

[davidw]

Thought it was mostly for wound repair/cleaning from tumbles?
Swimmers for drag, cyclists for injury care…
🤔

[bartholomewJsimpson]

damn i just feel like once i shave there´s no way back and i will be a blade slave. also i just cant accept the fact those little useless hairs make so much diference!!

[viatori]

Could you give more context? watts per what? Like am I saving 20 watts per hour? at any given moment?

[GBatAP]

17 watts saved based on what wattage? Means nothing without %

[leonardmilcin]

Aaaaand that's exactly why I am a runner and not a cyclist.

[derekmcdaniel]

depends how hairy your legs are to start with

[toxictator]

But I just want to ride my bike why do I need to be a baby seal . :)

[matthieudupuy]

I shave my legs for hygiene and especially in case of falls

[ChrisBKurimu]

Cyclists do not shave their legs because of drag.

[RoScFan]

Yeah, im not shaving my legs or beard for cycling.... wtf...

[itsacorporatething]

At the point you're trying to max out aerodynamics why not get a recumbent bike?

[jonathanlupson]

The evidence is based on what? Those figures do not look right. In a viscous fluid like water, maybe….but in air? The sheer amount of smooth Lycra suggests the savings would be minuscule…
Either cite your sources or withdraw