Numbness of hands and fingers
Numbness in hands and fingers while cycling?Feelings of numbness in the ring finger and little finger are caused by high pressure on the outside of the hand. Numbness in the index finger, middle finger and thumb indicate a high load on the carpal tunnel. SQlab grips can provide relief due to a wing placed far on the outside. |
CAUSES of numbness
High pressure on the outside
Cause - high pressure on the outside of the hand
numbness in the ring and the little finger
SQlab Solution
Grips with a SQlab relief wing
Lateral, overstretched wrist
Cause - laterally overstretched wrist
numbness in the index finger, middle finger or thumb
SQlab Solution
handlebar with more backsweep for a natural hand position
16° Backsweep
- Ideal for marathons and long mountain bike tours
- The 16° backsweep provides a natural transition from the lower arm to the hand when in a more stretched riding position
- The Upsweep determines the elbow position for an active riding style
- Three different heights allowing individualized riding positions
- Also available in carbon
12° Backsweep
upright riding position, All Mountain, Enduro
- Perfectly complements the gravity biker
- The 12° backsweep with its short reach provides a natural transition from the lower arm to the hand when in a more upright riding position thus protecting the wrist from the extreme strain occurring in downhill riding
- The 4° Upsweep determines the elbow position for an active riding style
- Three different heights allowing individualized riding positions
- Also available in carbon
Pressure on the carpal tunnel exit
Cause -high pressure on the carpal tunnel outlet
numbness in the index finger, middle finger or thumb
SQlab Solution
Relief of the carpal tunnel exit by means of a relief wing placed far outwards
Adjustment of the relief wing
We recommend 150° to 160°. Optimally, the extended force line of the forearm runs through the center of the grip. Recommendations between 180° and 165° are currently widely used, but can become dangerous, as the support while leaning forward cannot be guaranteed when braking strongly. The SQlab relief wing should not correct the hand, but merely support it.