I'm been riding my MTB bike for almost 2 weeks now, I'm having problem with my hands & arms its getting namb.

Question

I'm biking for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours

Answer 1

2 things
1 the bike is to small for you and your looking down over the handle bars with the seat pin all the way out over its limit.(this is bad)
or
2 you arent set up correctly on the bike. eg; your sadle should be dead level not pointing down this will push you foward and will cause you to push back with your arms.

Answer 2

Ah. This was previously a very common problem with mountain bikes.

At some point in the years 2000nds, mountain bikes were changed to greater ergonomics, making the problem unusual, yet worsened if you happen to get a bike that is 1 size too large from using the traditional standover height method on todays non-traditional frames.

You'll need either a mountain bike commuter stem (severe upwards angle), a riser adapter or both. The usual "up angle" stem approach is lighter weight than the riser.

That won't shrink an overly long top tube, but it will ease the pressure on your wrists, no matter what.

If you have shorter arms plus longer legs, or just want more comfort at no cost to speed. . .

You can install "North Road" or "Albatross" style handlebars. There are 2 methods.

For commuting, just install identical to a 3-speed bike. However, this reduces areo advantage by a slight amount.

For performance and comfort combined, install these. . .ah, get a very narrow width size. . .install these upside down from a 3-speed and wrap them like drop bars, which is what they really are.
This is the "wilted arrow" or "moustache" performance option from the world of road bikes. It quickly cures road bikes from the same problem you just described. And, it works just as well on a mountain bike, while also providing intense areo advantage.

Detail:
They go upside down and wrapped with extra-thick drop bar tape.
They are drop bars that are all-drop, so a tall stem is required, most commonly a large, long-ish UP! angle commuter stem.
The shifter and brakes belong "across the front" and make the hallmark moustache appearance.
The backswept portion should be angled down to match your natural wrist angle and provide leverage for hills.

Purpose? The front grip (accessable when installed race style with the controls on the front) provides areo during headwinds, while the back grip, backswept portion is much closer to you and provides extra comfort whenever desired.

I'm sure that with one or more of these methods, you can eliminate your mandatory view of the front tire and put a stop to that falling forwards feeling. ;)

Answer 3

Like wise, cycling is consider some of the sports can enhance your blood circulation and healthy heart. Therefore, you may require a lot of energy to do the exercise.

However do not forget to warm up and stretching before you conduct any physical activities especially the ones that may sweat you heavily. If you be able to do this than your body would not injured.

But remember, age also play a role of how frequent and fast you can active is such activities. older people requires less hard work activities.

above all any activities requires constant activities and discipline. Your body will feel uneasy if you just started to cycle the MTB for a few weeks. But the level of acceptance will exist after few weeks of cycling. it requires patient. don't push it

Anyway if the scenario does not getting any better. It is wise for you to consult your doctor.

Answer 4

Unfortunatly that's not really enough information to be able to tell if your numbness is related to the bike or not. You could try decreasing the amount of time you're on the bike for a week and see if that helps, but if I were you I'd really make an appointment to see a physician. Numbness in the extremities could be caused by several things ranging from harmless to more severe.

Answer 5

This could be due to your riding position. You are probably placing to much weight forward on the handlebars.

To take weight off your arms you could fit a riser bar for example, might be the case that you need to set up the position of your brakes & gears.

I've found a good guide to general bike set up on www.tredz.co.uk

http://www.tredz.co.uk/sizing.aspx#started

Answer 6

My first guess would be that the seat is tipped forward causing you to put extra weight on your hands. Try putting a yardstick on the seat to measure the change and adjust the front up just a bit. Not too far or other things get numb.

Be sure to ride with your elbows and shoulders relaxed. Good Luck!

Answer 7

Most likely your Ulnar nerve is getting pinched.
Have your bars adjusted by a proper bike shop fitter.
Look into some ulnar nerve specific gloves.
ergon also makes wonderfull grips.

Answer 8

For some reason, this scenario sounds familiar. Lord, I come to You now, asking that you be with the nephew, the mother, and this entire family. Show them mercy and love. I pray his child survives. All in accordance with Thy Will. In Jesus' Name, thank You, Father. Amen. † Comforting Prayer Warrior †

Answer 9

this happened to my cousin awhile aback he still hasn't gotten over it, it's the early signs that the constant vibrations and *** poundings from landing jumps are making you gay. gayer than elton john in a snow storm, i dont know if there is a cure...

Answer 10

I had the same problem and solved it by changing the curvy handlebar (like a vague "M" shape) I had by a straight one.