Numb hands happen to most cyclists, but they can be caused by one of a hundred things. We let you know how to prevent them, as well as answering as many of your cycling questions as we can on this week's Ask GCN Anything.
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How to prevent numb hands, how to effectively measure your saddle height, and how to keep traction over your rear wheel when climbing in the wet. It's a real varied bunch of questions on Ask GCN Anything this week, take a look!
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