Originally Posted by
njlonghorn
I installed a thingie on the end of my handle bars, allowing me to climb with palms facing in. They are very comfortable, and I use them when I stand (or try to stand). Of course, they are significantly wider and higher than road handles, which might impact the mechanics.
I would borrow a properly fitted road bike and try standing on that first. Regardless of how you hold your hands, if the bike geometry/fit is not setup correctly it won't feel comfortable standing.
You need to be able to move your weight forward when standing. Typically, a hybrid is setup with the bars too far back to allow you move forward and pull up on your bars. A road bike allows for a more stretched out position while riding seems to work better when standing.