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Whats best way to stop getting numb fingers ,Normaly start going numb after about 5 or so miles , it's becoming a real pain to brake and change gear .Oh i ride a hard tail with 120mm forks
Any help gratefully received


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 1:55 pm
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Numb due to coldness or numb due to vibration? How big are you hands and what grips are you using?


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 2:03 pm
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Are you diabetic?


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 2:10 pm
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numb due to vibration , fingers go numb in any weather hot or cold

not diabetic


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 2:29 pm
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Have you tried changing your grips? Ergon ones might help?


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 2:29 pm
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Specialized gloves (and others?) have an ulnar nerve pad which might help.

Also, don't lean on your bars. Riding downhill should always be on your feet, not your hands - and uphill/flat try and relax your upper body, incl arms. That's really a general riding point, not just for numbness prevention. Apologies if you're already doing that.


 
Posted : 15/05/2009 2:36 pm