Quote Originally Posted by nscrbug View Post
I honestly don't know what more could possibly be done to get me more comfortable, aside from going to a ridiculously steeper stem. The stem I have on there now is an 80mm, 17-degree...so it's fairly upright. I suppose I could try a steeper stem (I've seen a Ritchey one that is 30-degrees), but I think it would look rather silly, IMO.
Not having seen you on the bike...I just throw this out there as two things that COULD be causing you grief.
1. Bars too HIGH. Imagine your body wanting to be forward but your arm length is keeping it from happening....pressure on your hands is trying to shove your scapula together. If you keep raising the bar without relief...maybe this is the issue. Experiment by dropping 15mm or so and see what happens. (you may have to slide the saddle a tad forward if your hamstrings protest)
2. Too thick bar tape. Trying to get hand relief some will stack on the gels and tape. Imagine playing tennis or golf with a "too fat" grip. Lots of hand discomfort esp when trying to shift/brake.
My 2c