Originally Posted by w.ftw

Hey Everyone, this is a great website with a lot of great information. I have been lurking around for few month and finally decided to get some advice.

I have a Cervelo S2, Reynolds Attack Wheelset, with 23 sizes Vitorria Rubino tires, fizik bar tape. I think the bike is a little bit more harsh than my Allez. I am not sure what is causing the harshness. I ride mostly on chip seal roads. I am looking for any suggustions to make the bike feel more comfortable because I am really beat up after a 30 mile bike ride. Even my hands feel numb and hurt during and after the ride. I am not sure if it is my fitness or something with the bicycle itself - I don't think it is a fitness issue because I did not have such problems with my Allez. What has worked for other people? Chaining the tires up?