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Old 07-11-06, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RayGreen
hi Gang,

My only issue so far is tingling and numbness in my left hand. My neurologist said it's probably a carpal tunnel issue and by watching how I hold my hands on the bars, I can avoid the issue.
Ray
A few ideas:

If you are feeling too stretched out which causes too much weight on your hands, try a shorter stem

You might consider "flat top" bars which have a more friendly place to rest your hands

Try getting some Dr. Scholls' gel inserts and cut out pieces that fit inside your gloves for additional padding.

Moving your hand position frequently will definitely help. Riding on the hoods, it should be like shaking hands.
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