bikeperson45 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Now that I've started riding again it seems to be taking its toll on my hands. It's not blisters or skin but around under my pinkie finger it gets pretty sore to push down on it or put weight on them when I'm on the bike. I haven't rode in 11 months and didn't have this before, so I'm thinking it might just be my hands need to get used to the impact again? It's only the upper outer part of the palm and it doesn't bother me too much when I'm riding but afterwards I notice it more. Anyone have experience with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerictgm Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) If it really interfere to ride normally you should take a break for few days. Edited October 7, 2012 by clerictgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddsy2801 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Its the nerve in your hand i forget the exact name of it but it becomes sore due to long periods of direct pressure/ use. May want to consider gloves, grip choice, bars and bar width as possible areas to address that may help sort that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 The problem is it doesn't actually hurt enough while riding for me to not ride. After not being able to ride in ages it still seems worth it at the moment Might try and get some gloves with padding on the palm, I had got some thicker grips because my others were worn, I was pretty much just holding onto the bar. Hopefully it will just improve, I never had this before so I'm hoping it's just because my hands have been reunited with impact. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddsy2801 Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Thicker grips actually make it worse, try some thin foam grips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gosden Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Take brake's when you feel the pain because if you continue riding whilst it hurts it's only going to get worse. Eventually your hands will roughen up on the most stress full places and stop most pain but for the time being you could buy some gloves to stop the pain. The best place for you to get a nice priced decent pair is > http://www.trialsaddict.com/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Bar angle? I used to get a pain that went up my forearm as well as the palm of my hand Tilted my bars a few mm 2 or 3 at the most and it went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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