Any recommendations for cycling gloves???

[Dave7]

No. I actually meant the actual grips that you hold that are attached to the handlebars.....if they aren't adjusted properly it can cause pins and needles and numbness.
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Make sure these are adjusted...forward or back***....just a few mm's can make the difference!
As for the the handlebar height...that would more likely give him neck or shoulder pain.

Ah.......thanks.
It is a road bike........with drop bars.
I checked the tape and there is plenty of it -in good condition.
***I have suggested he shortens the front stem (if thats what its called) to shorten the "reach"
Thanks again.

 

[vickster]

Are his elbows slightly bent when he is riding? How's his core strength and posture on the bike?

 

[roryo07]

The gel inserts on these gloves are really good Help absorb shock... http://www.tgstore.co.uk/power-long-gloves-p-3792.html

 

[Soltydog]

I have a couple of pairs of http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/fs260-aerogel-mitt-ec018262 & they are brilliant, padding seems just right for me, only XXL left in the sale though. Mitts might be better now the weather is getting 'warmer'

 

[craigwend]

adjustable road stem?

e.g. http://www.tredz.co.uk/.ETC-Adjusta...aign=Adwords&gclid=CImkpPj7oMQCFQIYwwodQBMAkA

 

[Dave7]

Are his elbows slightly bent when he is riding? How's his core strength and posture on the bike?

a) not sure about his elbows...........I will look at that when I see him (and his bike) next.
b) core strength is amazing as he is seriously into yoga & gym work.
c) posture is wrong (to me) as the bars are too low for the saddle.............the saddle is correct.

 

[Dave7]

I have a couple of pairs of http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/fs260-aerogel-mitt-ec018262 & they are brilliant, padding seems just right for me, only XXL left in the sale though. Mitts might be better now the weather is getting 'warmer'

Thanks for that..........difficult to know if they would fit but I will point them out to him.

 

[Dave7]

adjustable road stem?

e.g. http://www.tredz.co.uk/.ETC-Adjusta...aign=Adwords&gclid=CImkpPj7oMQCFQIYwwodQBMAkA

That could well be the answer.............he is taking the bike in to Decathlon today and will see what they have.

 

[vickster]

Flip the stem? What bike it is, maybe it's an aggressive geometry if there's a big saddle to bars drop? Perhaps he bought the wrong bike...?

 

[Eurostar]

He may find the answer in this book http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pruitts-Complete-Medical-Guide-Cyclists/dp/1931382808 I can't recommend it too highly. I think every cyclist would find it fascinating and useful.

 

[Pale Rider]

A second wrap of bar tape may help.