LHT handlebars/brake levers are TOO big

[Buster]

I just got my LHT a couple of weeks ago. I had the shop put smaller bars on it, which is nice, although I'm not sure they helped the brake lever reach any. I also have the R600s, but I still struggle to feel comfortable reaching the brakes (my hands do hurt after riding). I'm not sure if I've got the wrong bars or what.

As OakLeaf noted, it's really really hard to shift into the large chainring. I am actually contemplating moving to bar ends to see if that makes things any better! How do you like the bar ends? I really like the convenience of the STI shifters, but it's annoying to not be able to use the big chainring.

I believe they do make brake levers that you can shim - I wonder if that would help?