Xavb

Member since Jul 2022 • Last active Jun 2023

Ulnar nerve entrapment (numb hands)

in Bikes & Bits • 2 years

Hi,

A decent bike fit should sort it out. My guess is that your saddle to bar drop is too great and/or the reach is too much for you. Either will cause too much weight forward.

I’m recovering from serious ulnar nerve compression after 1 year riding a bike that had ~50mm too much drop and reach. I should have known better! Got claw hand on London Edinburgh London and severe muscle wasting. At one point it looked like I needed an op but hopefully not.

It’s a compression issue not a vibration issue. Will be nothing at all to do with frame or any component stiffness/material. Decent padded gloves and thick/double wrap bar tape will help. But they won’t compensate for a position that is out.

Get it sorted and I would advise you to stop riding until it is. Muscle wasting is no fun and can get very serious.
Cranksets: Rotor 3D30 ( w/ hope bsa bb / lockring + tool / spider ), SRAM red exogram

in Components and clothing • 2 years, 4 months

Hi, is the spider still available? Mine cracked at one of the bolts so need a replacement.
Claud Butler short wheel base tandem - sold

in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 2 years, 5 months

Hi Frank, is the tandem still available? If yes could I come and take a look this weekend? Looks like it could be perfect for me and my daughter.
Xavier