Alright so I searched for it and couldn't find the answer I was looking for. I recently purchased a Madone 5.2 Pro and have yet to be fitted on it. The bike was a big enough purchase to start! So I've logged 20 to 25 miles a day for three weeks with minimal problems until last week. I developed a definate case of handlebar palsy, ring and pinky finger non operational! I have broad shoulders and should be riding a 46cm handlebar instead of the 42cm bar it came stock with. Could this contribute to this condition? Being new to road riding could it just be overuse from riding 20+mi a day?

I realize that the fit isn't perfectly in tune yet, and that I will more than likely be shortening the stem and possibly raising the angle to remove weight from my hands, but what I really don't get is that I'm a flexible guy and feel like I'm not leaned over enough. For those wanting to know, I'm riding a 7degree 100mm stem, and yes I can see the front hub! <---Though I don't understand this concept! I've also read as a general starting place your handlebars should be the same distance from your seat by measurement of your elbow to your index finger. If this is the case I need to shorten the stem to something around 80mm. The handlebar/seat drop is about 1.5''

My fore and aft look and feel about right, and I know my core could use some work but I'm highly aggitated at a 3k investment now sitting in my dinning room not being ridden! I really enjoyed riding guys.

I ordered a 46cm handlebar today off of ebay for 30bucks knowing it would need changed regardless.

When I go for the fit should I ask for an adjustable stem, a shorter stem, or a stem with more rise? Do you all think the handlbar might be a fix?

Anyone else experience this, and what did they do! It's a dominant hand problem for me which is actually rather life threating problem seeing as I'm a cop and I'm having issues dropping my magazine from my sidearm! Not to mention the consistant task of writing, typing, etc. All around not good!

Thanks in advance,
Brett