Numb fingers

[Noelinspain]

Hello all! I found this very helpful thread after visiting my bike shop here in Spain to see if they could raise the handlebars of my new Specialized Sirrus Elite (shipped by Evans from the UK), since I was experiencing some discomfort in my hands and wrists. They said that this would not be possible and that a new post would have to be fitted and, maybe, some cables changed if they proved to be too short for the new post. A relatively expensive job overall. At present I reckon my saddle and handlebars are at roughly the same height. I will try some of the suggestions you guys have made and see how I go from there.

 

[jowwy]

Thanks for al the great advice guys, I'll try and address a few, the bike came with the contour lock grips so I haven't done anything with them. I do have the seat post at almost its full height but I have not adjusted the handle bar height, did a bit of fiddling with the brake levers but after going out yesterday the numbness started after 15 miles or so. The feeling isn't painful so much, but it makes it difficult when changing gear as I lose all the feeling in my finger ends. I don't think I'm going to get used to this feeling, the bike has now done over 2000 miles since I purchased it last cycle to work scheme so most aches & strains have been ironed out. I like the seat nose adjustment option, so I may try this tomorrow before I set off to work, time permitting I may also have a look at the handlebar adjustments. Thanks guys, I'll keep things updated, and here's hoping I don't die Glenn, not yet anyway.

saddle looks very nose down to me - could also move it forward on the rails a touch making a bit more upright.