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    Ways around weak grip??

    You know I was thinking about the PVC idea that was presented. I thought why not make it simple. Ditch the PVC and just get a regular rubber grip, and slice it all the way length wise. Then I would glue or stitch a glove to the grip. Then I could attach the grip with some of those rubber bands...
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    Ways around weak grip??

    That sounds expensive and possibly dangerous, but creative none the less.
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    Ways around weak grip??

    I think you're on to something with this. I don't have any tools to fabricate something like this, but it's a great idea. I'll keep this one in mind.
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    Ways around weak grip??

    My arm isn't so weak that I can't support my weight. 95% of people don't even notice I have a problem even close up. I can steer and hold my weight fine on a road bike even for long rides. Thanks for everyones suggestions. I'll try to clear up any gray area with my condition. My hand is weak...
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    Ways around weak grip??

    Unfortunately, I only have road bikes right now. Without a bike to openly experiment on right now, I'd like to get as many ideas as I can before actually trying anything. I am writing these all down, though. Thanks for the good suggestions.
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    Ways around weak grip??

    Can you find the Pearl stuff? Because I can't. Also, the physical therapists dismissed me after I lost strength during treatment. I've seen tons of specialists and they all say the same thing. "Maybe PT, but other than that I haven't seen this before." My nerve is impaired, so that means no...
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    Ways around weak grip??

    Obviously if I spent the time and money on doctors, MRIs, and EMGs I thought of physical therapy. I tried two different places for a while with no results. My disease isn't treatable as of now and my nerve is basically shot. Although my other muscle groups have adapted, it's not enough. Right...
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    Ways around weak grip??

    Thanks for the suggestion, but unfortunately I can't grip larger things any better than smaller things. I've had dozens of tests and measurements done and the doctors couldn't come up with any ways around the weakness.
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    Ways around weak grip??

    I used to race and jump BMX/MTB, but when I was 16 I was diagnosed with monomelic amyotrophy. I lost almost all grip strength in my left hand over the next year. On a good day I can get 1-2lbs of grip strength out of it. I have since been limited to strictly road biking. I work in a bike shop...
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