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condition of my hands after LEL

just fine, thank you
11 (17.7%)
numb / tingling fingers, but they're ok now
2 (3.2%)
numb / tingling fingers, even after a weeks rest
44 (71%)
fingers are fine, but got numbness elsewhere
5 (8.1%)

Total Members Voted: 62

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Re: [LEL17] numb fingers (cyclist's palsy) after LEL
« Reply #75 on: 19 June, 2018, 01:32:12 am »
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I rarely every suffer any DF-related discomfort on the vast majority of my riding anyway

Your point then is?  ::-)

Perhaps that he lacks impetus to explore recumbent options, especially in light of what he perceives as other disadvantages.

Are you genuinely obtuse, or do you merely pretend because you want to use it as an excuse for rudeness?

Re: [LEL17] numb fingers (cyclist's palsy) after LEL
« Reply #76 on: 19 June, 2018, 09:25:17 am »

Also finding typing tricky (with any degree of accuracy, at least) - this is rather more problematic since it's a fundamental part of my work.

My typing recovered fully but the one thing that has not come back is my handwriting!  If I have to take notes at any speed now, it is a horrible scrawl.

Re: [LEL17] numb fingers (cyclist's palsy) after LEL
« Reply #77 on: 19 June, 2018, 09:39:51 am »
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I rarely every suffer any DF-related discomfort on the vast majority of my riding anyway

Your point then is?  ::-)

It makes more sense if you include the context of the point I was responding to.

If you choose to quote it out of context then you're bound to end up in a muddle.
"Yes please" said Squirrel "biscuits are our favourite things."

Re: [LEL17] numb fingers (cyclist's palsy) after LEL
« Reply #78 on: 19 June, 2018, 11:29:45 am »
I had a numb left buttock & lower back for 6 months after LEL17 (on recumbent) and a bit of tingling for a few days after PBP15, so nothing’s perfect.  Granted I’d have paid good money for a numb backside after PBP11 (on a steel road bike) but in all fairness it’s the only long ride I’ve had any saddle soreness on.  I am a bit fat too.

I always had slightly buzzy hands when I rode purely “normal” bikes.  But now I mix it roughly 50/50 I have no problems.

I struggle more than a few feet no handed but both my recumbents (Metabike & HPV Spirit) handle as well one handed as two handed.  I think LMT rides a slightly less conventional recumbent (front wheel drive with a moving bottom bracket?), steering, no handed, with your feet is not something most two wheelers can do (I could do it on my, now dead, trike).

Truth be told, if I didn’t have a knackered left shoulder, I would probably ditch the Metabike.  It’s not quite as much fun, unless it’s going downhill.  I’d love a new trike though.