Originally Posted by
new2biking
no, i mean why is it that they are shaving the legs?
is it really that much of an advantage?
The advantage is that it is less painful when you crash. Or rather, less painful dealing with it after you crash. hair in wounds and bandages is no fun. It is a misconception that it has anything to do with performance. You may also find that once you develop nice leg muscles, they look better without hair to cover them up.