Oddly, I've been looking for about 13 watts on my day to day walking efficiency. Shaved immediately and can confirm that I reached my coffee pickup in .02 seconds faster.

Should've wore the calve sleeves with hairy legs as well

5!!! More like 2or3 out of 10 on chewbacca scale 😂

Just Frodo sitting in on a wind tunnel session , just another day in the office

Also think about the difference in a non-wetsuit swim. As far as I know, all Olympic male swimmers will be shaved down. My old swim coach used to use the analogy of dragging a branch with leaves thru a stream vs with the leaves removed.

Frodo consulting on shave vs keep growing aspect:) hilarious

The faster you go the greater the effect. I’m never holding 45km/h. Be great to repeat test at 30 and 35km/h

And the apology to Erin....priceless! 🙏💗👊

I immediately shaved my arms and legs after watching this video! 😆

I was always under the impression the legs were shaved just in case of a crash, no hair to trap dirt and gravel in an open wound...Regardless, as a man of extremes I "undoubtedly" expect Lionel to shave his head and eye-brows before Mt. Tremblant!

Brilliant Study! Well prepared and thought through with a control and comparison in a stable environment! Weldone Lionel!

superbe vid thx Lionel.The results are impressive! - good luck this season and further.

I was seriously thinking that Lionel, by now in his career, has already figured out what most amateurs know, but it turns out he still has stuff to discover. My god.

Great vid… thanks for sharing the data!

Great video as usual

I also believe that the shaved surfaces helps in heat dissipation. Also easier to apply sun screen in a more even, thinner application. I've been shaving since my racing days in the 1990s. I can tell the heat difference after only 2 weeks of growth.

Went ahead and shaved my back and satchel just in case. Scheduled velodrome for Monday.

Love that Jan is with you !!! So excited for U LS! PLEASE LISTEN to JAN !!!❤

Great video!

Haha!!!!! Love it!! Go Lionel!!!!

competing at your level you need to be doing EVERYTHING!

Haha, ditching the sugary ice-cream may also safe 13 watts.

Jan cameo! See you in Tremblant Lionel!

Good to see Jan in this :)

How does 13 watts feel? Get on the indoor trainer. Set ERG mode to a specific value. Pedal at that effort for a while. Without stopping, add 13 watts to the ERG mode. How’s it feel?

Glad you found some more free speed. Quick question. How about changing out the Bonts to the Velovetta's or Giro Empires with laces (but with elastic lace replacements)?

This search for aero is fantastic...but did you test a rear wheel for Kona??

Should've tested the mullet in between!!!

So funny and entertaining 😂

I absolutely shaved for my last triathlon because of this wind test video

Ill just train more, thank you very much 😀

Good to have a follow-up to the old Specialized test. Reproducible results!

Shaved being faster has been known for decades! Like actually known not kinda sort of.

Welcome to the shaved drone club Lionel -Sam

I'm hoping they do zero cause I don't really want to walk around with these on, great quote on calf sleeves!

Welcome to the shaved side of the world Lionel.

I would imagine the effects would be even more pronounced on the swim given the density of the medium you're moving through, though the speed is obviously slower.

Lionel, do the same test with swimming! I did a test myself recently. On an easy swim (2min/100m) I literally shaved 4 sec per 100m by just shaving legs. Arms could shave another second I think. With your swim speed the effect could be more pronounced. More of a fun staff as you will be shaving from now on anyway😬

I thought this was universal knowledge 😂 Lionel was behind the ball on this one

I was with The Aerow yesterday and can highly recommend these guys. What an invest in facilities and technology for bike fitting and wind tunnel. Without a sponsor it can be expensive :-)

I have never shaved my legs, I think it's for Sissy's but now I might try it, instead of pushing 300w, I can ride at 285 making riding fast easier. Only on race days though. Thanks homie!

Missed the trick of shaving legs then test them shaving arms test again, to see difference between a full shave and just legs :) nicely done anyway

Check out the video on the big shoe test .. the Bonts tested slowest

Mama’s always right!! 😊

Any weighting of shaving only legs vs arms & legs?

What kind of rear seat single bottle holder is that?! Ps cool video!

Bro’s toying with us with his Ben & Jerry’s Ice cream pot … like I train so much I can indulge real bad 😂

What about facial hair?

Would have the calf sleeves alone on top of unshaven legs bring the same benefit?

NO LIMITS new title - THE HARD WAY -

Is the graphic at 8:04 with all the modifications or just the shaved legs?

is there also the calculation that you gain watts by having hair if youre getting pushed by the wind?

Cmon cycling industry - give us aero covers for the whoop straps!

I want to know if shaving other body parts makes a difference.

But is hair supporting cooling of the body core temp?

It does make putting sunscreen on easier

Can we get a toenail maintenance video??

good video

Some tests have shown that hair stubble and not slick and clean shaven was even more aero.

Don't forget the moustache, gentlemen

I've never shaved arms... Legs always tho, but not really for aero. I always did it bc it just feels clean, and it is way easier to get clean after mtb rides, or certainly if I (god forbid) crash and have some road rash.

Guys, you're rock! Your calf sleeves look so stylish. Recently I got mine too. Absolutely essential for any sportsman I think.

Was that Jan... there ?

I am so happy for you Lionel to find those gains and make u a faster triathlet!!! However, I am wondering why u didn‘t do such an analytical approach earlier? Don‘t get me wrong….but as a pro athlete u HAVE to do such stuff all the time. I think this approach also made Jan Frodeno the god that he was….he did not left any stone untouched.

I got a severe concussion and it took 2 years before I found a neurologist that understood how to treat this type of concussion. With proper medication it was like waking up. Though I seemed OK most of the time I would get a seizure at inappropriate times (generally when I was alone) and it would wipe my memory. After treatment, I started riding again and soon discovered that I was about a 9 on the Chewbaka scale. When I shaved the hair off of my legs, I was literally amazed at the difference in speed, especially into a headwind. While I don't think that hair on your arms would make much difference, it you're racing you absolutely have to shave your legs.

Every year about May, i shave my arms and legs. I can tell without a wind tunnel lol. I'm probably level 8 chuboka so its probably worth more than 13 watts for myself.

Should be nice to see a lawn mower 5.0 ad pop up in this video 😂😂

Took Lionel 2 weeks to finaly decide if it is worth it 🤣

Jan!

Great! Now do a video on which is faster - waxing vs shaving 😂

Someone know why Jan be there?

can someone help me understand the data? If i already race with calf sleeves, does that mean its still worth it because of the arms a little bit of the legs? Unsure if it's worth trying lol

Would have liked to see the difference between just shaving legs and both arms/legs

Can anyone tell me the wheel brand? thanks in advance

How is the front wheel spinning?

What road speed was being simulated? I’d love to hear the watts saved at 15, 30, and 45kph. Also, if slightly hairy arms and legs represent a 13 watt opportunity, what about different jersey materials and fit (skin tight vs relaxed)? Surely my torso contributes far more to wind resistance, right?

The best part of this video was the last 30 sec. "You were right, D" 🤣🤣🤣. BTW, this year I'm 40 years into triathlon and I shave my legs every... every race, 40y long (and I'm still an average dude) 🤣🤣

I felt that when he said “I hope this doesn’t make me faster, I don’t want to wear these” all the crazy stuff people wear nowadays even just to a group ride feels like overkill. I heard it’s fastest to have REALLY long leg and arm hair so I’ll keep going for that 😂

You could’ve just watched GTN’s video on this!

asking the real questions

I want to see the test for Whoop strap vs no Whoop.

Ever consider a faring and solid front wheel? You guys are already way on the extreme end so you might as well.

Why not test calf sleeves on unshaved legs so I don't have to shave them?

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w are always right, no matter what the issue is 😂

But what’s the aero penalty for a mustache???

That’s crazy. That’s definitely the difference between placing and not

The End. Haha. It’s hard for me to believe as well that it makes such a difference, but if it does it’s more than just a marginal gain for you. Great video Lionel and it looks like you have an awesome team around you.

still not convinced ... will keep them

Can you test a Venus vs. a full Brazilian?

Okay, I will start and shave my legs and arms too now.

13watts crazy gain, won’t be that much in a bunch but in a solo break all in, it will matter, as in TT of course 🎉

Shaved Lion…pretty scary menace 😂😂😂😂

I thought the whole point of shaving the legs (for cross country) was so when you come off, your skin doesn't rip out as much as there is no hair for it to grab onto.

Can’t put a price on calf aesthetics when shaved. Worth every odd glance from my wife.

Because I'm nowhere near driving 45 kmh, the question is how many watts do you save at 35kmh or 40kmh

I'll take the 13 watts, but I don't think that'll help this age grouper come close to you in NZ.

Shaving also if for if you have a bike accident and easier to treat the skin with shaved legs and arms

I think Specialized had it at 15 watts for legs at 25mph.

ROFL - the dude in the white shirt just standing there with a frozen expression on his face looks so surreal.