Im a new rider(about 1.5 months). I had a bike fitting when I picked up the bike. Ive notice over the past few weeks that my hands are falling asleep quite often when I ride. I have to cosntantly switch hand postions and shake them out. starting to get annoying. Any ideas? A friend told me i may have to raise the bars or mess with the angle?

Are you wearing a pair of gel riding gloves? If not, that will solve your problems. If you are riding a Flat Bar Handle Bars you may need to invest in side bars.

Your riding posture is likely putting too much pressure on your hands. Try bending your elbows and waist more, and all the time.

Yes, posture, hand position, handle bar - seat height, and glove could all play apart

I had this issue, and solved it with a slightly shorter and higher stem. In my case I had too much weight on my hands, and that solved it. Sometimes very minor adjustments make all of the difference.

I have the same issue, and it's certainly related to my riding position. When I get lower, flatten my back, and bend my elbows more, it gets better. But as the ride progresses, the conscious effort to keep in this position lapses.

Get some nice gloves and change hand positions often. Also let go of the bars with one hand and "shake" some circulation back into them. Tucking the back of the hand behind your back for a few seconds also works quite well.

What is your riding position when the numbness occurs? If your upright and the middle of your hand is along the edge of the handlebars on top of your bars where it curves out change it so its more along the side of your hand. Right in the middle of your hand towards the bottom of your palm theirs a nerve that can cause numbness if you have it against the handlebars.

How comfortable is the rest of you on the bike? Can you ride 2.5-3 hours straight without pain?

If not, adjust your fit to get the rest of you comfy. Your hand problem will automatically get better. Don't just try and fix the symptom, fix the problem.

I feel great on the bike, other than the hand issue. It most happens when I am upright, and in the hoods. When my hands are around the drop part of the bars, or inner straight part of the bars, it rarely happens.

I get this in my right hand.
I have since shorten the stem and now in the process of adjusting the angle, going to try 35degree stem

Most shops don't do a great job of fitting you when you purchase a bike, don't spend anymore $$$ on accessories; spend the money on a PROFESSIONAL BIKE FIT, you'll be very pleased in the end.

After you've established the lean forward, bend arms posture, try consciously lifting your hands a little, so that you can feel the pressure decreasing. This'll bring your back muscles into play. You may have to do this a number of times during your ride, because there's a tendency to slump onto the hoods.

I've been having a problem with my fingers falling asleep, mostly on my left hand -- my index and middle fingers. It gets so bad I can barely feel the brake and shift levers. It only happens in the drops. I guess I'll try some gel gloves before messing with the fit...

Talk to your fitter. They put too much weight on your hands. Or, it could be posture and not fit, but go talk to your fitter.