Ask HN: How to reduce the impact of my cycling on musculoskeletal issues?
I work as a courier for a gig work company which involves a lot of cycling (on the ebikes they provide) which is starting to give me problems like carpal tunnel & intense stiffness/muscle tension/loss of mobility around the shoulder.
I'm on a low budget (let's say $50 to start although I could maybe go higher), what's the best way to reduce this, bearing in mind there's a limit to what I'm allowed to do to the bikes. Supervisor says bringing in my own saddle is fine so I'd be v grateful for recommendations on that front, as well as anything I can do to reduce the vibrations going up through my hands.
If it's of any relevance, the bikes in question are old ebikes w/ a front suspension fork (not that it seems to do anything) & straight or in some cases v-shaped handlebars. Airless tires too, which I'm guessing aren't helping.. Thanks in advance comrades
I'm on a low budget (let's say $50 to start although I could maybe go higher), what's the best way to reduce this, bearing in mind there's a limit to what I'm allowed to do to the bikes. Supervisor says bringing in my own saddle is fine so I'd be v grateful for recommendations on that front, as well as anything I can do to reduce the vibrations going up through my hands.
If it's of any relevance, the bikes in question are old ebikes w/ a front suspension fork (not that it seems to do anything) & straight or in some cases v-shaped handlebars. Airless tires too, which I'm guessing aren't helping.. Thanks in advance comrades