numbness in hands

[jeff1959]

Try lowering the pressure in your front tyre. This can make a difference.

could some one explain to me how the tyre pressures can cause the problems i am having.

 

[Banjo]

Numbness

I think the numbness is caused by vibration travelling from the wheels through the forks and up to the handlebars. Maybe at a lower pressure the softer tyre would vibrate less.

 

[jeff1959]

I think the numbness is caused by vibration traveling from the wheels through the forks and up to the handlebars. Maybe at a lower pressure the softer tyre would vibrate less.

thanks for that banjo . but i don't think that is the cause i think it's more to do with me putting to much weight on my hand. but how i over come this i don't know .i have changed the stock to a adjustable one so i don't stretch so far new saddle moved my cleat position thanks to every one for the tips and advice .

 

[The doomed]

Sore left wrist after being out today (30miles), wed (10) and fri (13). Feel I grip too much. Anyone any recommendations on best way to use less grip?

Was planning on moving my flat bar slightly upward and forward by rotating them round slightly. Should that help?

Im also planning on buying bar ends as I feel thats a more comfortable position for me. Problems with lower back so not a fan of a low cycling position and prefer being more upright.

Use a hybrid and primary use is canal paths etc.

 

[longers]

The Doomed:

You're not doomed, bar ends are good great for flat bars. I would have no trouble recommending these.

Comfy and long lasting.

 

[Garz]

Im also planning on buying bar ends as I feel thats a more comfortable position for me. Problems with lower back so not a fan of a low cycling position and prefer being more upright.

Use a hybrid and primary use is canal paths etc.

As soon as I got my hybrid the first thing I upgraded was putting bar ends on. Not only do they give you a variety of grips during longer rides but also they help climbing steep hills when you get your position locked in.

Definately get them and start tweaking your seat/bars till you notice no discomfort. Make sure you rest though if you get sore otherwise you wont be able to tell if your adjustments have worked!!

 

[The doomed]

Great! Thanks guys. Will order bar ends tonight. Not keen on full sized ones and thinks some of the small ones will be too short so Im looking for something 3/4s in size. Will have a browse online but any other recommendations welcome!

Can you get bar ends that have a slight amount of movement in them? Im thinking they would be great for folk with sore wrists.