Beast Tech Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Not sure where to post this but going to try here.... Been MTB'ng for about 3 years, regularly (2-3 times a week). I do more free riding AM/enduro type stuff to XC. One thing that I suffer from is after a few hours of hardcore trail my fingers start paining, like in the knuckles and every vibration is 20 times worse! I struggle to even hold the handlebars at times. My mate told me it stops after your hands get used to it, but three years later and it continues... I have tried foam grips, I now have top of the line Raceface grips and still same issue... Could it be my grip/technique? I do one finger braking...
Davey_Jones Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 You should maybe consider seeing a occupational therapist or physio. Is it also possible you holding the handlebars too tight for too long? Do you relax your grip when you not going over a techinical section. I find i need to consciously tell myself to relax my grip often.
Raggy Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Do you get pins and needles? Lose sensitivity in the fingers? Difficult to pull fingers in? Maybe arm pump? ( Motorbike term - Not sure what in MTB) But when I ride a long period especially where there a plenty downhills and technical terrain I find i get pins and needles etc. Where as if it is flat road I wont as dont rely on holding bars. http://www.racerxvt.com/article/arm-pump Something I just live with. Found the fitter I am and more I ride the less I get it
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