Tips For Cycling Fans——Take Care Of Your Hands
If you're pretty sure your bicycle fits properly, any hand discomfort you experience may be related to how you ride and your equipment. Remember the most important rule of hand comfort: change hand positions often. Even if your bike is equipped with flat bars it's possible to move your hands around to grip different parts of the bar. Also, consider adding bar ends to provide additional spots to hang on. Dropped Handlebars These are the bars found on many touring and all road-racing bicycles. As shown on the right, there are many places to rest your hands, which means you can change grips regularly to prevent any pain or numbness. Most riders use the positions they like best. For example, the top illustrations depict extreme positions designed for fighting headwinds or racing because they place you in an aerodynamic and powerful "tuck." The middle illustrations show higher holds excellent for climbing when standing (fingers wrapped around the brake hoods) and when...