Numb fingers

[Mrs Pickled]

Hi Hubbers

Please help the noob! After being on the bike for a long time I get pins and needles in my fingers.

I've tried different gloves but the problem persists- and often they're still sore for a couple of hours after. Are they gonna fall off?!?!

How do stop this from happening?

 

[The Saint]

Check your bike setup, also relax when riding

[Mackie]

Its not your gloves, its your riding position, there is not enough circulation in your hands. I had the same problem, when you in the saddle try and ensure that your wrists are not bent too far forward or back that helped me, keep changing your seating position until it gets better. When you get the pins and needles take your hands off the bar and do some stretches and work them out. Hope it helps.

[Daniel XTR]

They will fall off, yes sorry to break it to you.

 

You should have your bike properly set up, does a lot to improve the riding experience

 

 

[parabola]

Try not holding on the grips so tightly?

Also maybe try different grips, either fatter or thinner whatever feels better. You should check that you are not putting too much pressure on your grips, which comes from incorrect bike setup.

 

[DavidE373]

I suffer from the same problem, my bike is set up almost perfectly for me, I change my positioning quite often when I'm riding too.  I suspect that I apply to much downward pressure on my hands.

[Daniel XTR]

Check Mom:  No Hands

[Mrs Pickled]

They will fall off' date=' yes sorry to break it to you.

 

 

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 yikes!! better invest in some duct tape then

 

Thanks for the advice

[Marius]

Get bar with a wider grip platform.

[Mrs Pickled]

Try not holding on the grips so tightly?
Also maybe try different grips' date=' either fatter or thinner whatever feels better. You should check that you are not putting too much pressure on your grips, which comes from incorrect bike setup.
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Hey Parabola

 

Thanks, will give it a try.  do you have a specific grip brand/type you recommend?

I learnt to cycle not too long ago (I kid you not!) so still crash alot- and spectacularly. I'm probably holding on for dear life- and getting numb fingers for my troubles

[Cranky]

You're likely to be compressing the ulnar nerve. I changed to cushioned Specialized grips on my MTB and the problem vanished immediately.

 

See http://www.bicyclingaustralia.com/bicycling-news.php?id=65

for advice and details.

[Mrs Pickled]

Thanks Cranky!

Interesting reading

[mountain_lion]

If it is only some fingers which go numb, then it is most likely bike setup related resulting in local nerve compression in the hand or wrist.

 

If it is all fingers or your whole hand, then it could be some other problem in your shoulders, neck or back.

 

Stretching might help, but best will be to consult a professional (bike fitter, fisio or doctor).