The BipedFred Blog

I almost hate to admit that I shaved my legs recently, just to see what all the hubbub is about.

First off, there are several reasons people give for shaving; all competitors do it, road rash, massages, embrocating, wind suits, some women like it, etc. None of which apply to me.

You have to understand that no other rider would notice if I rode naked and sprouted dragonfly wings, that’s how unremarkable I am. But I thought my shaved legs looked pretty cool anyway.

It’s harder than it looks, I kept finding little spots I missed and my legs itched.

And once the weather starting getting hot, I felt very self-conscious wearing shorts just walking around.

But the worst of the worst: Now I notice if other riders have hairy legs. I’m going to stay very far away from everyone until it passes.

I probably won’t try it again, but it’s still a good excuse for a poll!

So what do you think: Guys and Leg Shaving? (Answer in the Affirmative if you shaved your legs this year or expect to shave this year)

It’s too windy to ride, it’s too early to hit the bike stores, and I’m bored. Let’s do a poll!

I have four bikes that have 170 mm, 172.5 mm (x2), and 175 mm cranks.  I recently ordered a whole new Crankset to change the 175 mm down to 170 mm on my LHT, to make things more consistent (but also because Shimano doesn’t make XT cranks in 172.5 mm).

I never thought much about crank length before, but now I’m kinda curious.  What crank lengths do you ride?  Sorry if I missed a popular length, check as many as you like.

In retrospect I should have included the choice “Whatever came on my bike” and I bet that would have gotten 95% of the votes.