2006-06-19 13:41:45 · 14 answers · asked by fredo134 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Get a good pair of gloves, Specialized makes some that protects the ulnar nerve from being compressed too much, Do not grip the bars too tight. For road bikes, there is a gel handlebar tape or use Specialized Bar Phat (it has a 2.5 or 4.5 mm gel packets that go along the tops & drops of the bars & the tape is wrapped over it). Go to a higher rise stem to shift the weight off your hands/wrists and onto the seat. Shift your hand positions around, don't stay in one position too long.
2006-06-19 16:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by icrashalot 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Your seat may be adjusted too low in the front forcing weight forward and on to your hands. Be sure to ride with your elbows slightly bent and relaxed. If your seat is tipped forward and your arms are straight all the weight (pressure) is put on the heel of your palms and pinches the ulner nerve (I think). Also try the glove and handlebar tape the others have mentioned.
To check your seat adjustment lay a straight edge (yardstick) from front to back and check to see if it's level or tipped slightly up in the front. Most good seats have micro-adjustments that can be made. Good Luck!
2006-06-20 11:03:35 · answer #2 · answered by frieburger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your hands off the handlebar for a while. Also you might want to try a different riding style where you are more upright or possibly the reclining bikes where you are sitting down.
2006-06-19 20:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch them, wear reputable gloves and use comfortable handlebar grips. FLEX your hands while you are relaxing and if you have DRY hands use some hand moisturizer---bring some BenGay cream so that after a long ride---it will help your hands CHILL!
2006-06-21 04:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by hummerhead2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to icrashalot's answer and you will be fine. If your a big person you are going to have this issue. All you can do is drive your legs harder and lower the pressure on the bars.
2006-06-20 09:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by biggstdave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor, mine told me I was putting pressure on the nerve in my elbow, and it's not harmful if it goes away soon after your done.
Is it in your pinkie, ring, and part of middle fingers? If so, that is probably it!
2006-06-19 20:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by dreamer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be gripping the handlebars too tightly and restricting the circulation in your hands. Don't grip so hard, or get padding for your handle grips.
2006-06-19 20:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have nerve damage in the upper fore arm probably. I do the same thing i have to stop what im doing and shake my hand like im waking it up.
2006-06-19 20:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by shodeliscious 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your wrists as straight as possible..try not to bend them while holding the handle bars.
2006-06-19 20:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by harry potters g/f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get biker's gloves (gloves without fingers) and some foam covers for your handle bars.
2006-06-19 20:44:29 · answer #10 · answered by Signilda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋