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Old 12-01-13, 02:15 AM
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One hand goes numb

So, the guy with the knee pain got so much advice, I thought I'd try for my hand.

This usually happens while racing, or a really hard group ride. Only while in the drops, and usually while wearing gloves. It is only my right hand that goes numb. I let go and shake it to get blood flowing again, but unless I ride hoods or take the gloves off it goes numb again. I don't think gloves are supposed to make the hands numb. I only wear gloves if it's cold. I prefer bare hands for comfort and sensitivity.

It's really annoying. I have to brake front only sometimes, and look down to shift because I can't find the shift lever by feel.

I should say this happens at harder efforts in a fast moving peloton. The front brake is fine for feathering, but I am afraid if I have to make a sudden stop I might miss the lever.
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