Originally Posted by Boogs
Congrats on starting the bike commute!
I always had hand numbness problems (albeit after longer rides) on those kind of handlebars. I recently switched to a bike with drops, and though I'm still adjusting, I get no more numbness, as well as being able to get more aero. Good luck with it, in any case.
That's what I want to add to my single speed if I can ever get it built but I wonder if drops would work on my current rain bike? You've planted a seed now. lol.