Originally Posted by
B. Carfree
Are you riding with a backpack? The straps can put pressure on the nerves and vasculature of the arms, which might feel arthritic. Maybe a rack and pannier or cargo bag or a handlebar bag would improve the situation.
Yes, and only because I didn't buy a handlebar bag yet, which is what I'll get next

I think there were some issues with that as well, even though I put very little in it, I had to include the wrench & pliers I took which were small, but did add to the weight.