Bicycle gloves don't like me... ??
Hi guys!
I usually don't ride with bike gloves. I don't get numb or tingly unless the road is pretty bad. Most of the time I get that on my feet after 8-10 miles...but that's another story. Cold weather is setting in and Im thinking gloves would help keep my hands warm.
I've tried a couple in the past- I didn't buy cheapy versions- I went with nice ones (Pearl Izumi and another brand, I think it was Specialized) that were womens-specific. They fit well but after a couple of miles, my hands went numb and I ended up taking the gloves off.
ANyone experience this? Any suggestions? Point me in the right direction?
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My massage therapist yelled at me.
I was having a lot of numbness after I would ride as well as some pain. He figured out what I was doing and told me to stop it. I was putting more weight on the pad at the base of my thumb. He said I needed to work at not putting as much weight on my hands, and not resting that part of my hand on the bars. I actually had the very beginning of a bone spur trying to develop from doing that. I'm also scheduling an appointment to have a fit done on my new bike.