Stopping the finger cramp?

I find constant small adjustments in the way I grip the bar to really help. The only time I truly get the claw is if I am on the hardtail (also with a Lyrik Air) in the park. Even then it comes on late in the day, usually.

More forearm strength is the last thing you need kids.

adjust your brake points and learn how to corner better.

ugh, I hate those grips. way too fat for me. people just need to figure out what works best for them.

it's true, they feel terrible. but i've found they let me run long descents on the dh bike without hand issue.
and on another note, probably the biggest thing people could do would be ride more hard cross country.
fitter = stronger = less fatigue = better body position = less braking = better hands

it's true, they feel terrible. but i've found they let me run long descents on the dh bike without hand issue.
and on another note, probably the biggest thing people could do would be ride more hard cross country.
fitter = stronger = less fatigue = better body position = less braking = better hands

I think probably because it almost forces you to use less grip force….or something like that!

totally agree with the xc comment too.

Adjust the brake lever closer to the bars. This was the fix for my short fingers… no problem since then (years ago!)

I find the first day in the park is hard on my hands..as I get days in it gets better. Usually it's only the first day that I notice it. I've been doing pretty big shuttle days this year so I curious how it will be when I hit the park.

Adjust the brake lever closer to the bars. This was the fix for my short fingers… no problem since then (years ago!)

exactly

Forearm strength comes in handy when you want to choke the piss out of your riding busy that keeps whining about his hands hurting. Pick up a hammer or wrench some time and quit being a Nancy about it. The above suggestions w

Forearm strength comes in handy when you want to choke the piss out of your riding busy that keeps whining about his hands hurting. Pick up a hammer or wrench some time and quit being a Nancy about it. The above suggestions work well to help but bottom line, you have weak hands, wrists, and forearms.

up your potassium intake, bananas or pills. Do more no handers on the way down…

More forearm strength is the last thing you need kids.

For the barbell holds was thinking more along the lines of Alpine skiers wall sits. Not much for strength more for building tolerences to lactic acid build up and fatigue.