sprezzatura

My hands start to tingle on rides, and after a long ride they'll get numb, like they're 'asleep'.
Anyone else get this?

Just curious.
thanks.

gumbii

i've been getting that... i usually just change hand positions...


sometimes my arms get numb... but i have a large camelbak so i think it restricts my blood flow... i have to tighten the strap that goes across the chest soon...

skinbasher

Try to relax, don't grip the handlebars.
Worked for me.

crazyed27

What type of bars are you riding on? Do you wear padded gloves too?

nathan84318

try some gloves with no padding did the trick for me

Eclectus

change hand positions between hoods and tops, go to the drops, do a little one-handing if you need to, free-handing if you can, you'll be fine.

kleinboogie

Pic of the nerves in the inside of the hand below. Key is don't compress them for extended periods. Shift grips and like was said, relax. GL

Eclectus

Those pics look like Netter rip offs.

I forgot to mention aerobars. They give total hand-pressure relief.

BassCat357

I double wrap my handlebars, and try to reposition my hands as much as possible to prevent numbness.

johnny99

Bend your elbows all the time. Locked elbows force all your upper body weight down onto your wrists and hands, causing pinched nerves and all kinds of other problems. With improved posture, you may not need more padding, which can negatively affect your bike handling.

Eclectus

I tried Barphat tape and gel pads. Thin is better. The control is waay better. Caveat: I started out on Cinelli bars with really thin vinyl tape, no gloves, Record 2 x 5 with no rubber on the hoods. It was a great teaching tool.

achoo

Also, it could be you have too much weight on your hands from your fit.

See this: https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/fitting.htm

Or, if your like me and have mangled hands from breaking them multiple times in your younger days, you can try getting a pair of Spenco cycling gloves. They're well-padded and have a nice little cutout in the pad to make sure you don't put pressure on your median nerve. They work for me.

Phil85207

I think just about everyone who has done a long ride has had your problem. It's not uncommon at all. All of the suggestions so far are good ones, and I have only to add, when numbness happens, put the affected hand behind your back and reach up as if you were scratching the upper middle of your back and wiggle your fingers. That is the fastest way I have found to relieve the numbness. Good luck and happy ridding.

gitarzan

Bar Phat tape and gels, plus my bars are double taped to make them extra big and fat. heavily padded gloves on top of that. no probs.

charliekeri

Only thing that worked for me too and I tried everything.

7bmwm3gtr

At 35-49 degrees my fingers are sometimes numb. Rarely do they get numb in normal weather conditions in my area (55+)

alpha_bravo

+1

This has always been the answer for me. I finally realized the tingle in my hands is a sure sign that I'm "riding lazy" with my elbows locked and sitting too far upright. A little bend at the waist and a little bend helps put a little bend at the elbows. That fixes it for me.