Originally Posted by
customsound79
This has probably been beaten to death but I am pretty sure my upper body weight is the culprit. Usually starts after 30min and was really bad yesterday after 75. I couldn't go 5 min without having to shake the numbness out. I'm using padded gloves but it's not much padding. Has anyone had much luck with maybe more padding or flat carbon bars? It happens on my MTB also so I know it's not a fit issue.
1. Stop
shaking the numbness out! Your body parts weren't made to be "shaken". You could damage your nerves doing that.
2. Sure... better (pronounced: MORE) padding can be a little bit of help. But better cycling posture is likely the solution.
Every cyclist needs fit on their bicycle. Many... if not most cyclists... can accomplish this with some youtube videos and a cycling friend. But you sound like you need a professional intervention. Get a proper fit from someone who knows what they are doing.