the need to physically go to where you can test ride a bike with ,
generally what setup you want cannot be overstated..
Go to a bike shop and try some drop bar bikes ..
you have a upright position, but still complain about hand pain..
one thought.. just deal with the multiple hand position thing, separately..
Trekking bars, well padded with thick tape or the premium grip/bar end set
Ergon makes a good product, GC3, a good one..
drop bars as high as the saddle will put more weight on you hands,
you might need a bunch of push-ups to strengthen
the muscles that will hold up your torso with your arms for, hours....
Or [cue the recumbent bike owners]
Last edited by fietsbob; 02-05-12 at 12:23 PM.