numb hands
07-20-10 | 09:25 PM
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numb hands
I recently purchased a Globe Vienna 3 that I got at a really great closeout price on. I picked it up this last Sunday so I have only ridden it twice. Each time at around 4-5 miles I get some really bad numbness in my hands. I had the bike set up and fitted at my LBS. Is there anything I can do for this? I'm afraid maybe I chose the wrong bike and if so I have 7 days to return it or trade for something else. In reality they said if trading the 7 days is not an issue as they just want me to make sure I end up with the right bike. I am using it on asphalt and paved bike paths. I was looking for a bike to use for fun and exercise as an alternative to spin class. Here is a link to the bike My other options were the Sirrus and the Allez triple. I chose this bike mostly due to the price which was 38% off the msrp and the fact that I thought it would fit my needs.
07-20-10 | 09:59 PM
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That bike is pretty upright... do you feel like you're putting a lot of pressure on your hands? It doesn't *look* like you would.
Did you ask the LBS about your numb hands? They could probably check your fit for you.
Did you ask the LBS about your numb hands? They could probably check your fit for you.
07-20-10 | 10:02 PM
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^ you shouldn't need gloves to keep your hands from going numb after only 4-5 miles, or at all realy. especially on an up-right bike
i sure hope your LBS wouldn't try to sell you a bike that was the wrong size for you. are you sure you just aren't holding your handlebars with a death grip?
I recently purchased a Globe Vienna 3 that I got at a really great closeout price on. I picked it up this last Sunday so I have only ridden it twice. Each time at around 4-5 miles I get some really bad numbness in my hands. I had the bike set up and fitted at my LBS. Is there anything I can do for this? I'm afraid maybe I chose the wrong bike and if so I have 7 days to return it or trade for something else. In reality they said if trading the 7 days is not an issue as they just want me to make sure I end up with the right bike. I am using it on asphalt and paved bike paths. I was looking for a bike to use for fun and exercise as an alternative to spin class. Here is a link to the bike My other options were the Sirrus and the Allez triple. I chose this bike mostly due to the price which was 38% off the msrp and the fact that I thought it would fit my needs.
07-20-10 | 10:04 PM
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No gloves. I don't feel like I am putting too much pressure on my hands. I don't feel like I am leaning or resting on the handlebar when I ride. I am going to try another ride tomorrow morning and pay close attention to the pressure on my hands. If I still get numb I will head over to LBS and talk to them.
07-20-10 | 10:13 PM
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I've a Vienna 1 Deluxe, and have that happen now and then. I just move them around, finding little variations seem to help. Also my ergo grips twist some and I found that angling them help. Consider some mountain bike bar ends. https://www.jensonusa.com/store/sub/1094-Bar+Ends.aspx
Good quality gloves help too.
FWIW I had the same issues when I rode motorcycles and solved it just by moving my paws around.
Good quality gloves help too.
FWIW I had the same issues when I rode motorcycles and solved it just by moving my paws around.
