Search
Notices
Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational) This has to be the most physically intense sport ever invented. It's high speed bicycle racing on a short off road course or riding the off pavement rides on gravel like : "Unbound Gravel". We also have a dedicated Racing forum for the Cyclocross Hard Core Racers.

Need a little help please.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-15-13, 08:41 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 60
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Need a little help please.

I currently have a 2012 Giant TCX 2 (aluminum frame and fork) that I ride 99% on paved roads. I'm sure that the bike is set up close to spot on but my hands seem to get a bit numb after a long ride, not from to much downward pressure but from road buzz.
Would a carbon fork help, would this fork be OK as a stop gap and would it be a good fit for my TCX?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hylix-Full-C...item3f297dcfc4

Thanks as always,
Ray
Banershka is offline  
Old 11-16-13, 01:32 AM
  #2  
Ghost Ryding 24/7
 
Ghost Ryder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Canada/604
Posts: 2,185

Bikes: Giant Defy with Dura Ace group, & Ksyrium SL's,Specialized Allez Shimano mixed/mashed,2011 Opus Sentiero,2008 Kona Jake the Snake,Custom built track/fixed,Stumpy Hartail,Kuwahara/ET bike.

Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts
I replaced a ALU fork on my Opus Sentiero with a CF fork & find it helps me. Sometime it helps to shake your arms/hands during longer rides.
Are you sure your fit is optimal for you?
I place very little weight on my handlebars, & usually never feel numb. Relax your arms/hands while riding. I used to death grip my bars, & this would cause numbness too.
Ghost Ryder is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Neccros
Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
2
07-22-17 07:46 AM
bartglod
Classic & Vintage
14
02-03-16 06:45 PM
JoshSlocum
Bicycle Mechanics
27
01-07-13 04:57 AM
boggy
Road Cycling
6
06-24-12 09:24 AM
wrightgm
Hybrid Bicycles
17
03-04-12 08:48 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.