So, I'm hearing that no, SnS bars don't really help with brake reach, and that, yes, SnS bars can help with brake reach.

I know that the thing is always to go out and test & try, but I'm finding it VERY hard to find an assortment of setups to try that are actually made up in shops. I'm a little daunted at how much money I could spend trying to find the right combo of levers and bars.