Solution to terrible hand and wrist pain?
Hi Lee,
Hope this email finds you well my friend. You might remember our convo, but I’m writing you b/c I’ve been experiencing terrible hand and wrist pain on my rides and wondering if you could provide some help as the discomfort is so bad, it’s really bumming me out.
Some background info (again):
- I’m 173 cm tall / 215 lbs
- All my riding is New England roots and rocks
- Riding a medium Ibis Ripley V4
- Handlebars – One up – cut down to 760mm
- Stem – been constantly going back and forth between 40 & 50mm. I know you said 30 is better (and I know it improves my RAD) – but I found the 30 made my steering just too twitchy
- Grips – I played with ESI, all the Ergons and currency running the PNW Loams
As mentioned I keep going back and forth on stem length. TBH – 50mm is most comfortable, but 40mm adds a bit of confidence in the steering when I’m hitting the blue/black tech trails (though I do feel a bit cramped in the cockpit).
We already chatted stem size, and I still can’t find the answer, but what I do notice is that my wrists are never straight when I grip. My hands are always bent inwards and not parallel with bar.
Maybe I need to try SQlab?
Any advice would be helpful and thanks again in advance.
-J
James,
All is well here, thanks. I hope you are well too.
There are lots of variables that I can best address if I see you riding. Here are some thoughts:
– SQlab 30X 16-degree handlebars are awesome and certainly worth a try. Regarding grips, I use and like the SQlab 70X grips.
– No stem/bar combo is twitchy. Your comment indicates that you’re too involved with your handlebar. Too much tension and stress.
– Most of your issue is probably due to posture/tension/technique. If you like, I can help you via my remote coaching program.
Be well,
Lee
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