Quote Originally Posted by emily_in_nc View Post
I agree -- it looks like you are really having to stretch to use the typical hands on hoods position. I'd try a stem that has a shorter reach out in front but is taller, or add some more spacers to bring the handlebars up a bit higher.
Me three, I had a mountain bike with a cockpit like that and I had nothing but problems w/pain in wrists and shoulders.