Originally Posted by
terrymorse
So to recap:
- unable to find a comfortable saddle
- "palms" go numb
When you put the two factors together like that, it made me realize that the OP could be putting more pressure on their hands to alleviate the discomfort of the saddle.
OP: Keep looking for a good saddle (I noticed I like a more curved saddle as I have aged and favored a more upright position), and work on core strength (upper back muscles). Also, have you tried riding without gloves? I noticed this helped with numb hands, although I also couldn't stand the feeling of sweater hands against the bar tape.