Mountain Biking - help! numbness problem...

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JasBike
08-15-03, 11:49 PM
...in my hands!


my handlebar seems to be causing me to loose feeling in my fingers on my right hand, and my hand is also sore the day after.



am i putting too much weight on the bars? i tend to have a very "foward" riding position...

Ba-Dg-Er
08-16-03, 12:18 AM
There are several discussions already on the forums discussing this topic, do a search for numb ... there is also one discussion with several replies already. You can probably find an answer very quickly there ...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?threadid=34712
Chi
08-16-03, 12:26 AM
You might be doing one of the following:

Grabbing the handles too tightly (loosen up!)
Sitting too much (stand up a few times!)
Wearing too tight of a glove (get a new one, maybe yours shrunk)
Make sure the bike is set up to your size, if you're riding all crunched up, you might be uncomfortable.

mindbogger
08-16-03, 02:42 PM
are you riding with gloves?
JasBike
08-16-03, 03:01 PM
it happens with or without gloves, but iw ouldnt be surprised if i'm just gripping WAY too hard.


i'm very strong, especially in the forearm/grip department. i'm going out today for another ride, i'm going to try a lighter grip
Chi
08-17-03, 09:12 AM
AHHHH .... mountain biking ... nothing else gets your heart pumping as you end your 30 mph downhill run at a cliff! :eek:

Marin County baby ... that's where it's at. ;)
JasBike
08-17-03, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by Chi
AHHHH .... mountain biking ... nothing else gets your heart pumping as you end your 30 mph downhill run at a cliff! :eek:

Marin County baby ... that's where it's at. ;)




not sure what that has to do with the topic, but agreed :D