Quote Originally Posted by mickchick
I don't feel like I have good control of the bike and it's more difficult to apply the brakes than it is on the Classic (brakes and shift levers within easy reach). It feels like I have to really stretch my fingers/hands to operate the brakes.
Hey ther MC
I found this was uncomfortable the first month or so on my RB... the stretch really was a stretch and riding down hill and having to apply the brakes for so long made my hands ache

But your hands get stronger, and they start to "fit" more comfortably with the shape of the bars... give that time...

As the others suggest - make sure the frame fits you well - including the shape of the bars... and find somewhere safe to ride while your body gets used to the new bike

In this house we have found it can take a couple of weeks to fully adjust to a new bike, new seat height, new bars... any change in the set-up you are used to

Best wishes