Originally Posted by
Smokinapankake
...Also I’m reminded why I don’t really like drop bars - fingers go numb no matter where my hands are on the bar. Maybe I’ll change it over to flat bars and throw on my Suntour XC Pro thumbies. That way I don’t have to lose the wheel set for some Shimano something or other. Although that could be a possibility...
Too bad about the numbness. Did you have bar tape on or no? If not maybe bar tape will help. If so maybe thicker bar tape or a double wrap may help. I've never had hand issues on my road bike but on my drop bar gravel bike I like a little thicker tape.