Serfas Reactive HandleBar Gel Pads, GP-1 Review

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(More customer reviews)I start getting numbness in my hands on rides longer then 15 miles, tinglies usually begin 5-10 miles after that. I bought these gel pads and the Serfas Echelon bar tape. The combination results in a substantially cushioned grip compared to the 18 yr old deteriorating cinelli tape with electrical tape patching I had before. Road vibrations and bumps still feel like they're transmitted through the bars to my hands, wrists, and arms almost the same as before, just a slight damping from the extra cushioning. I think I do lose something in terms of road feel but not so much as to give me substantial concern over the bikes handling. But over a longer ride, 15-20 miles or more, at least up to 35 miles or so, I no longer get the tinglies and the numbness is very much reduced. Where it might have been hours before the numbness was completely gone, now its unnoticeable shortly after my ride, half hour at the very most.
Installation was pretty easy, put them on the bars and wrap them with bar tape. I cut the top pieces a bit for a better fit and adjusted them as I was wrapping them to keep things straight. I don't know if the top pieces do all that much for me as I usually have my hands on the bottom, but I would acknowledge a marginal increase in comfort when riding in this position.

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Serfas Reactive Bar Gel Pad Inserts

Gel Pad Inserts Alleviate Road Vibration
Four Pads Cover Bar Tops and Drops
Cutable Pads Ensure Correct Fit
Color: Clear

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