Originally Posted by
Drew Eckhardt
Shaved legs have a huge effect on aerodynamics with 80% of drag coming from the meat bag atop the bicycle.
You can save 60-90 seconds over 25 miles which is more than a $2000 set of carbon fiber aero wheels when you're starting with contemporary 25-30mm+ deep designs not the venerable Mavic Open Pro which was slow 20 years ago.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZnrE17Jg3I&t=2m10s
I'm genuinely surprised.
I figured with moving and frontal area, NBD. I also (erroneously) figured hair could create a buffer of turbulent air, possibly increasing speed (golf balls, dimples, rough texture on a shark).
Get me some wax!