Bicycle gloves don't like me... ??

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I feel your pain. Or I did but it's gotten better.

Two things other than gloves: have your fit checked by your LBS. I didn't realize it but I was pitching way too forward and for a lack of a better way of doing it, handstanding on my handlebars. The LBS raised the bar up and it's almost perfect.

Second, work on your core strength. Not being able to hold yourself upright will put stress on your wrists and hands to hold you up.


I go through a pair of gloves a month. My suggestion is to buy them at REI. They carry PI but not Specialized, and they have their own brand which is so-so, but the best thing is they have a no hassle return policy and when they don't work anymore, bring them back in and exchange them for the same kind or try a different kind.

I tried women specific gloves but they weren't padded enough for me. I buy men's gloves instead.

Good luck! Karin

[Jallora]

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.

[tulip]

Try bigger gloves. I don't like PI gloves (except the Lobster Gloves for winter). I prefer the cheapo Performance gloves for comfort, not too small.

[aicabsolut]

I wear men's. Women's gloves are way too tight on my knuckles and will pinch between my fingers. For new gloves that haven't stretched, I have to frequenly pull them towards my fingertips, because riding sometimes pushes them farther back on my hands. All that pinching can lead to tingling.

[carriesn]

Thanks guys- REI just opened a new store in my town so Ill head over there and check out their bike gloves! Good idea about returning em if I dont like em