maffias Posted October 7, 2013 Share Hi All, I have this problem where after riding for about 45 min to an 1hr my hands start going numb. I have had a pro bike fit done, so from a setup point of view I'm ok. I have tried different stem lengths angles, different gloves, no gloves, bar widths and now finally I have bought a set of those ergo grips I hope this will help ? I'm even tempted to try riser bars maybe this will eliminate the pressure and weight onto my hands ? Some 1st hand experience and input would greatly be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schizo Posted October 7, 2013 Share Have you tried moving your weight back. The MTB Skills book I'm reading at the moment, encourages heavy feet and light hands.. Might help take some pressure off your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted October 7, 2013 Share Strenghten your core so you dont have the weight of your upper body on your hands Grebel, ChUkKy, SaKiwi and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted October 7, 2013 Share @jadeg I haven't tried transferring my weight back I'm assuming I would do this my moving seat further back or having a more laid back seat post angle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted October 7, 2013 Share makes also sense Johan... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 7, 2013 Share @jadeg I haven't tried transferring my weight back I'm assuming I would do this my moving seat further back or having a more laid back seat post angle ? You do that and you mess with the overall set-up.Saddle position should remain unchanged and is the sole purpose of power delivery.Changing that to accommodate your hands or even shoulders is going backwards (pardon the pun) Where are your hands going numb ? schizo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard29 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Strenghten your core so you dont have the weight of your upper body on your hands what he said... i had this problem , did plenty core workouts in gym, now im sorted ...previously i battled for about a month, changing stems, handlebars, grips.... JanJan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffias Posted October 7, 2013 Share @wyatt hands are going numb from the pressure on the lower external side of the palm, this numbness moves to the fingers and I cant even feel my thumb when I need to changes gears. @Richard29 Yip it becomes an expensive exercise changing parts. I think core strength is the way forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 7, 2013 Share @wyatt hands are going numb from the pressure on the lower external side of the palm, this numbness moves to the fingers and I cant even feel my thumb when I need to changes gears. @Richard29 Yip it becomes an expensive exercise changing parts. I think core strength is the way forward Read up on the ulnar nerve.Most of these symptoms sound like that might be the culprit.If you are using a flat bar, a low rise bar could do the job and some Specialized BG grips. Also look at the stem and see that the stack or drop is not too low, when you hold the bars let someone roll their hand over your back, the scapula should neither be curved or form a valley.It should be flat across the upper back. Mats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferChild Posted October 7, 2013 Share Do lots and lots of core training... this will improve your general posture and you'll start sitting much better on the bike with a more natural centre point of gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted October 7, 2013 Share Some 1st hand experience and input would greatly be appreciated. You handled the pun really well !!! I'm with JCZA on this one.Gooi some core excersises. and you will feel general improvement inbike handling. If you just started riding, it may take a while for your body to become used to the position you are taking up for extended periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabs Posted October 7, 2013 Share Hello Maffias. My guess would also be to strengthen your core, and in the meantime get some gloves with more padding than you have now.enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 7, 2013 Share Read up on the ulnar nerve.Most of these symptoms sound like that might be the culprit.If you are using a flat bar, a low rise bar could do the job and some Specialized BG grips. Also look at the stem and see that the stack or drop is not too low, when you hold the bars let someone roll their hand over your back, the scapula should neither be curved or form a valley.It should be flat across the upper back. And perhaps loosen the death grip on the bars..... and do the stretches for ulnar nerve entrapment as a start point. Too quick on the draw - perhaps also look towards your handlebar width - too wide bars have all sorts of overuse type issues - just move your grips inboard 20 - 30mm per side to test - don't cut the bars till you find out if it works for you. Edited October 7, 2013 by V12man Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surv0MTB Posted October 7, 2013 Share My wife added some neoprene padding to my gloves to protect the ulnar nerve. Had numbness issues before but they seem intermittent now at best. Added padding works wonders. Just sew some into the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpmeister Posted October 7, 2013 Share Also look at Esi Chunky grips that together with Serfas gloves from sportsmanwarehouse solved the problem for me. There is also a extra Chunky grip out which is a bit thicker. That should help a lot. Big Wheel Cycles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted October 7, 2013 Share Core strenght + relaxing upper body while riding + ergo grips and bar ends helped me with the same problem .Gloves ext ,hogwash .Fitness at the end of a long ride will help to maintain all the above .Bikefit is not always the best for the rider .Ride with a tool and adjust your setup until you feel comfortable for at least 3 hour ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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