Numb Finger's

There are a fair number of things that can cause it: seat to handlebar drop that is too big; saddle that positions you too far forward of the BB; shirt is too tight; gloves are too tight; or something specific with your physiology, perhaps something that needs treatment.

A good fitting is prolly in order.

Mike1970 said:

Hi Everyone,

I have been having a Possible fit issue with my Road Bike. After about 30 minutes to an hour of riding my fingers go a little numb. Any ideas? I have asked around at a few bike shops and have had a variety of answers. I would like to hear a few opinions from this forum before I make a decision on what to do.

Thanks,

Mike

I agree with everyting already said, but one more thing. Make sure you're not "dropping" your wrists when you ride on the tops. IOW the back of your hand and forearm should be in more or less a straight line. A lot of folks ride with a sharp angle between their forearm and back of their hands when riding on the drops which can put unwanted pressure on various nerves and lead to numb fingers.

Good luck,
Dave

daveryanwyoming said:

I agree with everyting already said, but one more thing. Make sure you're not "dropping" your wrists when you ride on the tops. IOW the back of your hand and forearm should be in more or less a straight line. A lot of folks ride with a sharp angle between their forearm and back of their hands when riding on the drops which can put unwanted pressure on various nerves and lead to numb fingers.

Good luck,
Dave

+1. Very important. Whether your hands are on the hoods or on the tops, you shouldn't have your wrists cocked. Having 'em cocked is an excellent way to reduce bloodflow or compress a nerve or two.

Mike1970 said:

Hi Everyone,

I have been having a Possible fit issue with my Road Bike. After about 30 minutes to an hour of riding my fingers go a little numb. Any ideas? I have asked around at a few bike shops and have had a variety of answers. I would like to hear a few opinions from this forum before I make a decision on what to do.

Thanks,

Mike

Do all of your fingers go numb?

Are you using a hydration/back pack?, straps on these can affect circulation. Shorten the chest strap if you are.

Also, during your ride you should be changing hand positions...hoods...top bar....drops....etc, I also try the bend in the top bar. Also when on a flat take a hand off the bar and give it a little shake.

HI,

Most of my finger go numb to a certain degree. Thanks for your opinions, I have found them helpfull. I will be taking the bike for a tune in the next week or so. At that time I will have a few things checked. I think the seat could go either forward or back about an inch as well as lowering the seat about an 1/2 inch might help.

Thanks Again!!

Mike

A common cause of numbness when riding for a few hours or more is the vibrations from the handlebars. If you haven't already, then get yourself some cycling gloves. They're not just there to look good!

make sure to flex your neck and shoulders.
everything stems from here, especially if your holding them in the one position for long amounts of time, regardless of moving your hands.
i mentioned to a sports doctor that i was having problems with numbness in my hands, and it was the first place he checked.
this has made far more difference than losening the gloves or moving around the bars...