Like many others on this forum, I suffer the occasional tingling of the hands during a ride. I won't go into the reasons why we get this, as there are a few medical conditions in relation to tingling and pins and needles.
A solution that can either cure or at least alleviate tingling, is to fit ergonomic or comfort handlebar grips.
I bought a pair of Ergon GP1's, after trex linked to them in another thread.
Mine are the large version for normal shifters.
Here is a photo of one fitted to the left hand side of the bike.
I went for a 15 mile ride and I can definitely say that they are super comfortable, and I immediately felt much more support across the whole of my hand. When fitted correctly, the design stops the wrist from twisting too far downwards, thus improving the blood flow to the hand. I also believe they help prevent damage to the ulnar nerve, but don't quote me as I'm not a doctor.
The most difficult task of fitting these was actually removing the old grips. The GP1's are pretty easy to slide on, and the hex screw on the end prevents the grip from twisting whilst riding.
It's too early to say if I have cured my tingling hand problem, but as these grips are superb in every way, I wouldn't ride without them now.
Pros
A solution that can either cure or at least alleviate tingling, is to fit ergonomic or comfort handlebar grips.
I bought a pair of Ergon GP1's, after trex linked to them in another thread.
Mine are the large version for normal shifters.
Here is a photo of one fitted to the left hand side of the bike.
I went for a 15 mile ride and I can definitely say that they are super comfortable, and I immediately felt much more support across the whole of my hand. When fitted correctly, the design stops the wrist from twisting too far downwards, thus improving the blood flow to the hand. I also believe they help prevent damage to the ulnar nerve, but don't quote me as I'm not a doctor.
The most difficult task of fitting these was actually removing the old grips. The GP1's are pretty easy to slide on, and the hex screw on the end prevents the grip from twisting whilst riding.
It's too early to say if I have cured my tingling hand problem, but as these grips are superb in every way, I wouldn't ride without them now.
Pros
- Easy to fit
- Really comfortable
- Provide plenty of grip whether using with or without gloves
- Look cool
- May cure tingling hand sensations/problems
- Could be considered expensive, £22.49 from CRC
- May make the rest of your bike look naff
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