there is one other reason, and that is to facilitate the dressing of wounds. In road biking wounds seem to cover more area (road rash) probably because of the speed. I found during those days long ago that crashing on pavement and hair are a formidable combination, and shaving your wound is never fun.

It can be a hassle if you have ape-ish legs as it will be high maintenance also.

Actually, I covered that point in my post. The one time I shaved legs came after I healed up after a crash. I heartily agree that caring for road rash on hairy legs is a miserable experience. Even so, I decided I'd rather be very careful and do my best to avoid crashes rather than manscape my legs often enough to make caring for road rash easier.

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A bicycle is a splendid thing.
~Ernest Hemingway

I don't care how much road rash, I'm a mountain Biker; that is a badge of honor!(If you aint bleed'n, you ain't try'n), I will never, ever, shave my legs. Don't forget... chicks dig scars!!! (And shave their legs!) That's all I got to say about that.

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"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and
feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize
fishing is stupid and boring."
--Desmond Tutu

Quoted for when you take it back in 6 months and end up shaving your legs lol.

If that happens,... Carlos you can punch me in the arm, as hard as you can.

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"Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and
feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize
fishing is stupid and boring."
--Desmond Tutu