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I want to get back into riding a mountain bike. usually 50/50 on/off road. Unfortunately, I injured both of my thumbs at work. This caused me basal joint arthritis. I may get surgery where they remove the bone at the base of the thumb (pic related), but as it stands now, use of my thumbs is extremely limited, particularly the right thumb. If I do get that surgery, I am not sure what my grip strength will be like after, hopefully good though. What are my best options for mountain bike shifters?
I always preferred grip shifters before the injury. But with them. I can grip more with the base of the thumb vs triggers, so less leverage against the joint, so I may be able to manage that with my left hand.
Any advice appreciated. This injury has made everything I love doing, as well as trying to work, extremely painful.
