Hello Richard Glazer!
13-Sep-96 01:12, Richard Glazer wrote to Lance Laverell
          Subject: Hand Numbness
 RG> Hi Lance. Congrats on the century ride. As for your numbness in your 
 RG> hands, I 
 
It was my first, but it won't be my last! :^) 
 
 RG> wouldn't take it too lightly. Definately look for the cause, If it has 
 RG> only 
 RG> occurred due to this long ride and the numbness went away quickly, no 
 RG> problem 
 
It actually took almost a month. 
 
 RG> Tilt your seat back a little until most of your weight is on 
 RG> your butt rather then in your arms when sitting down. 
 
I did a 27-1/2 mile ride this morning after tilting the seat 
back.  I think that I adjusted it a little too far because I 
experienced discomfort and I usually don't on a short ride. 8-(  
I did realize one mistake that I've been making.  I have been locking 
my arms straight instead of bending them and allowing them to flex 
to absorb road shock which was transmitting it all to my hands.  
The seat adjustment, along with better technique and a good pair 
of gloves may solve my problem without having to get aero bars. 
I'll let ya know something after my next long ride. 
 Talk At Ya Later, Lance 
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