I had a fair amount of hand pain on my 6-7 mile commute with my Breezer Villager. It would kick in after 2 or 3 miles. I got a pair of Pearl Izumi bicycle gloves, which helped a bit. But the biggest thing I did was change my handlebar grips to Ergon, on the advice of Donnamb. My They are pricey but worth it. Don't bother with the model that has the extension on it.

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5251

My old grips were worn a bit anyhow.