Originally Posted by
sparklecard
Well, I'm new to cycling and I have pain and numbness in my hand. I used the search function and saw that I could get ergonomic grips to help solve it. My handle bars are straight. Would that be right? I'm not sure how to do seat adjustments and so forth which I read might be part of the issue as well.
I'm also not too sure about the proper posture. I ride a hybrid bike and sit straight up. I was reading an article on Sheldon Brown's website and was a little confused on the proper way to sit on my bike.
I've also been having unbarrable butt and crotch pain. I have a pair of Trek cycling shorts and I don't go very far. Only a few miles up to the grocery store. It hurts so bad on the bike and hurts getting off of it. Is it normal to have that much pain? Is there anyway to fix it or just get a new seat?
Thanks!
Outside of a gross mis-fit on your bike your posture is the most important feature. All else goes towards getting your posture more comfortable.
Since you're having hand pains there is but one solution.........
Get your body weight OFF of your hands,wrist and arms!!! Doing this will take new handle bars and maybe a different seat. Start by trying a set of "North Road" bars then work from there
to find bars that don't let you lean forward onto your hands!!
http://www.amazon.com/Touring-North-.../dp/B0010VZFJO
All else is adjustable so take it one step at a time
just get your weight off your hand before your do permanent nerve damage!!
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Last edited by Nightshade; 06-07-11 at 01:54 PM.