Thanks for all the help everybody!

I found a 2006 or 2007 Lemond Reno WSB for $500.00. It's a racing bike. Good price? Good idea? It has aero bars - would that help with the hand numbness? Do you think it would make it the 1 mile on gravel to pavement?

I don't think I want another upright bike. If I'm not going to get a comfort bike, it might as well not be upright. Agree/disagree?

(thanks for the pics of the grips you got, momtohanna)