Hands falling asleep... Should I get different bars?
07-01-13, 08:04 AM
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Hands falling asleep... Should I get different bars?
I have a Fuji Absolute 1. I've put about 4,000 miles on it in 1 1/2 years commuting.
My hands have always "fallen asleep" after 15 miles or so but it's getting worse lately.
I recently got a drop bar Fuji Roubaix 1.0 and it is much more comfortable. I can ride 50-100 miles without any hand or back problems in an obviously more aggressive position.
The Roubaix bars are MUCH narrower. I think that may be the problem with the Absolute; bars too wide.
Can I get narrower bars? Can I convert to drop bars on the Absolute without spending a ton? Or am I missing something that will "cure" my hand problem?
My hands have always "fallen asleep" after 15 miles or so but it's getting worse lately.
I recently got a drop bar Fuji Roubaix 1.0 and it is much more comfortable. I can ride 50-100 miles without any hand or back problems in an obviously more aggressive position.
The Roubaix bars are MUCH narrower. I think that may be the problem with the Absolute; bars too wide.
Can I get narrower bars? Can I convert to drop bars on the Absolute without spending a ton? Or am I missing something that will "cure" my hand problem?
07-01-13, 09:15 AM
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Do you wear gloves? If not, pick up a pair and try wearing them with your current handlebars and see if you still have the issue
07-01-13, 09:34 AM
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Have you checked your saddle position? (both pitch & fore/aft) Compare the nose angle to that of the Roubaix; is it more "nose down"? Your hips sliding forward (downhill) will cause all manner of hand/wrist/shoulder/neck discomfort.
And the distance to the bars... if the Absolute is a longer stretch, then you may be closer to locking your elbows, and causing nerve pinching...
Never underestimate the importance of fit.
And the distance to the bars... if the Absolute is a longer stretch, then you may be closer to locking your elbows, and causing nerve pinching...
Never underestimate the importance of fit.
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