Lazy Fat Vegan
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Have you tried ergo grips if your bike has round ones. They make a world of difference IMO and don’t cost much.
Bar width could also be a problem for you, ask your lbs what they think.
Do you take your hands off the bars if stopped to give them a rest? Or ride one handed abd give each a wiggle in turn?
do you have gel padded mitts? Might be worth a try if you’re happy the saddle position is right. Unless the bike is simply way too big for you, a new bike probably won’t solve the issue.
presumably you’re bumping up and down onto shared use pavements and not ped only?
No, I've not changed the grips, but yes after reading advice I have started to ride one handed when I can when they start to ache and started moving my hands about on the bars a bit just for a change of position. I'm a bit surprised at how quickly the discomfort comes on tbh, but I believe I just need to make more of an effort not to put so much weight on my hands.
I think I just want a new bike and am trying to justify it to myself....just can't make my mind up between the gravel bike or a mountain bike style with front suspension. Yes the pavements I have been using are shared use