Subject: Sweaty Hands & Numb Pinkies So I've been riding my new TT bike for going on 2 weeks, I think. Feeling more and more confident (first ride was terrifying -- like learning to ride a bike, all over again ). Neck and shoulders are less cranky about things. Overall speed is increasing as I become more comfortable with the bike and position. I figure I've already bought myself 1-2mph at comparable effort -- and the TT bike is really heavy and low rent (KHS SCR 2000 -- only TT bike our LBS carries in my size, unfortunately ) compared to my Cdale SuperSix road bike. In another year or two I'll likely upgrade the frame or even entire bike. Definitely looking at a wheel upgrade in the short term.
So the issues I am having are really small. My pinkies are going numb and my hands are sweaty enough to make them feel slippery on the foam bar tape. The tape is super cheesy stuff that came with the bike. I have Lizard Skins tape on my road and gravel bikes and our tandem...but I suspect that would be slippery-when-wet, too. I always wear gloves on those bikes, so it's not really an issue.
Would cork tape be more grippy/absorbent? And what could I do about the pinched nerves (? ) on my arms/hands (I assume it's ulnar nerve and it's getting impinged, perhaps by my elbow pads )? Or is that just something to live with during duathlon season? |