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Just want to run this by you guys to see if it makes sense. I've been getting numb hands a bit after long single track descents.

 

I've been experimenting with brake level position a bit to try and get it as comfortable as possible, but now think the root of my issues comes down to my gloves.

 

I think my gloves (Northwave Bumper Full) are too thick with their gel pads and in combination with silicone grips, I'm gripping too hard to get the feel right. 

 

In the shop today I saw the Specialized Enduro gloves have pretty much no padding and I think this might be a better option.

 

tl;dr - does having too thick gloves cause you to over-grip?

 

UPDATE: yes, glvoes without padding are much better.

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Long fingered gloves ,short fingered gloves,gel padded un-padded...Sure make a difference 

I ride long fingered gloves all year round...... I find i get numb hands riding short fingered gloves...

So give the thinner pair  a shot it's all pretty much personal fit and riding style...I got a very expensive long fingered pair of  glove as a present and I hardly use them as they and they give me serious numb hands.

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My opinion,I don't think gloves are gonna make a difference. I have used padded and thin and it still happens,some days more then others.

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there's an easy solution....

 

http://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/users/10026/photos/38052/s780_blenki_2.jpg

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Could be that you might need to experiment a bit with your fork's setup? I also 'white-knuckle' the descents - it does cause some strain on your hands.

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Could be that you might need to experiment a bit with your fork's setup? I also 'white-knuckle' the descents - it does cause some strain on your hands.

 

yip - or just your body's "fork" setup...relax hands arms and shoulders...and without sounding corny...become one with the bike!

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I went for a bike setup and it sorted out numb hands. Stem got dropped about 5mm and all of a sudden my hands felt "light" on the bars.

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Cheers guys, aware it could be simply due to me tensing up when at speed and need to keep on working on better position on bike to improve overall flow...

 

I'll give the thinner gloves and no gloves a go too, but also I think I can drop out another 5mm under the stem and see how that goes. 

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Just want to run this by you guys to see if it makes sense. I've been getting numb hands a bit after long single track descents.

 

I've been experimenting with brake level position a bit to try and get it as comfortable as possible, but now think the root of my issues comes down to my gloves.

 

I think my gloves (Northwave Bumper Full) are too thick with their gel pads and in combination with silicone grips, I'm gripping too hard to get the feel right.

 

In the shop today I saw the Specialized Enduro gloves have pretty much no padding and I think this might be a better option.

 

tl;dr - does having too thick gloves cause you to over-grip?

Yes .As little extra padding as possible .Those short finger padded gloves are the worst .Full finger thin ones with no padding
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Guest notmyname

I'm rolling with MX gloves. No pads or gell goodies.

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Thin gloves are better cause you spend less effort trying to grip with all the padding etc.

 

Try relaxing your grip consciously. 

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Padded gloves - especially those with gel inserts - are HORRIBLE. Get gloves with minimal padding, and check your setup on the bike. Maybe your core is a bit weaker than it used to be, or you're a bit too stretched out and are placing too much pressure on your palms

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I had that issue. Brakes were to close to the grips in my case. I put on a wider bar(780mm) and moved the brake leavers further away and now can only one finger brake. My hands are big and with the extra space its more comfy. Feels more secure as well.

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  • 2 weeks later...

So I bought some Fox Ranger gloves (cheap - 300 bucks!) and it has made a bit of difference.

 

I also have been playing with stem height and brake lever position. I think I've got it pretty good now, but not having pads on the outside of my palm means my hands are flatter and more comfortable on the bars.

 

Might even try wider bars at some point, but already at 740 mm.

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