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Numb Hands..!!!

  • 16-05-2013 10:52am
    #1
    Fender76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭


    So I was out for a ride on Sunday and after 20k or so both my hands went totally numb, which was weird as I haven't recently changed my setup and I don't usually suffer from this.. I shook the numbness out and continued along and it came back shortly after.. weird.. Roads were fairly bumpy but not too bad...
    Anyone have any explanations or similar experiences..?


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    If no change in set up, same bar tape and gloves, maybe at a guess over inflated front tyre on rough roads?


  • #3
    Fender76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Fender76


    Yeah, my tyre wasn't any harder than usual... I was however using gloves that had just been washed and dried on the radiator..?? maybe they were a bit hard...
    I'm doing a big one on Sunday so hopefully it won't reoccur..


  • #4
    aFlabbyPanda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,985 ✭✭✭aFlabbyPanda


    Maybe the gloves have shrunk? Might be too tight and cutting off blood supply.


  • #5
    crosswords
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭crosswords


    If this happens again get someone to look at your position.

    Your saddle may be too far forward.


  • #6
    Fender76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭Fender76


    Too far forward...? Interesting... I did change saddle position (changed to zero setback seatpost) but that was a few months back and I've done a lot of trouble free mileage since then...
    How would it be affecting my hands..?


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  • #7
    magic roundabou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭magic roundabou


    this happens to me all the time but i have carpal tunnel in my hand - does it happen at any other time ?


  • #8
    crosswords
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭crosswords


    Fender76 wrote: »
    Too far forward...? Interesting... I did change saddle position (changed to zero setback seatpost) but that was a few months back and I've done a lot of trouble free mileage since then...
    How would it be affecting my hands..?


    The forward saddle position results in too much weight on your arms, versus your pelvis.

    This often results in a deviation (bending) in your wrists, resulting in impaired blood flow to the fingers & hands.

    Don't ignore this.


  • #9
    shamrock55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,233 ✭✭✭shamrock55


    I always get numb hands and it drives me nuts i adjusted the handlbars but never even thought of moving the saddle back glad i read this now ill try it tomorrow


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