Maximis Posted October 7, 2013 Share I had the same thing hey. All I did was get get some esi chunky grips, raised my stem height so that my overall position was a lot more upright. Takes some of the weight and pressure off your arms and hands and puts it more on the frame and pedals. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted October 7, 2013 Share I had this issue before too, bike setup helped... I know thats not the point here. My question is, I did the Dr Evil a few weeks back and did not get numb hands but only a numb left pinkie finger, it is still numb.... HELP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue 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. I used to struggle alot with this problem I solved it by:Spending some cash on good quality, well fitting, softly fushioned glovesFlipping my stem around to have a slight positive upwards slopeRotating my handlebar just a little bit back... that means 'bottom forward'Learning to switch my grip every minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uni Posted October 7, 2013 Share +1 on core strength. Used to lean on the handlebars a lot when I started, the hub gurus advised increasing core strength - Pilates classes have helped, along with remembering to relax the arms - don't have the problem any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted October 7, 2013 Share You just need more time in the saddle. Remember to have to correct posture on the bike, don't slouch. Use your core muscles to keep a proper riding posture and don't rely on your arms and hands to keep you upright. Your back will thank you for it. Edited October 7, 2013 by Moridin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted October 7, 2013 Share An exercise I do regularly on the bike is to ride using a normal riding position with only the tips of my fingers touching the handlebars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovenboi Posted October 7, 2013 Share Also check if you are sitting correctly on your saddle and that it supports you without sliding forward and wanting to push yourself back. I found that my saddle angle was slightly forward causing me to push myself back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 7, 2013 Share I had this issue before too, bike setup helped... I know thats not the point here. My question is, I did the Dr Evil a few weeks back and did not get numb hands but only a numb left pinkie finger, it is still numb.... HELP. Ulnar, ask V12 man how to do that stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted October 7, 2013 Share There's a reason most top 24hr solo guys ride Ergon grips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted October 7, 2013 Share There's a reason most top 24hr solo guys ride Ergon grips... What do they really know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 7, 2013 Share I had this issue before too, bike setup helped... I know thats not the point here. My question is, I did the Dr Evil a few weeks back and did not get numb hands but only a numb left pinkie finger, it is still numb.... HELP. Neurophen 400mg 3x a day for 5 days - let me know after the 5 days how it feels.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 7, 2013 Share Ulnar, ask V12 man how to do that stretch. Easier to google it... I will take my book to work and scan it in tomorrow Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 7, 2013 Share Oops - book has no pictures. Description of the issue, and why I want the Nurophen taken for 5 days - to reduce inflammation. And the stretch - FAR better to watch this than pictures. Messier87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted October 7, 2013 Share Thanks a million! Will try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted October 8, 2013 Share Can also just take a short course of normal corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory guys) for neuropraxia (numbness that wont go away)One week, 40mg per day A pharmacist should help you out without a script Edited October 8, 2013 by Latent Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 8, 2013 Share Easier to google it... I will take my book to work and scan it in tomorrow Here you go chaps - knock yourselves out... try some of these... It's a bit odd, because the rest of the book has some basic sketches of exercises - this chapter has none - but I can see why - try and draw exercise 1 - which is harder to do than it sounds - try it... NGUTF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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