I have two bikes. A Surly CrossCheck and a Cannondale R6. I actually prefer the Surly because I feel safer on the wider tires (I know - probably all mental) and I average the same speed on both bikes, but the handle bars kill me on long distances. I think they are too narrow around (where you grip). I just rode 78 miles on her, and my bum and legs are perfectly happy (thanks Brooks Saddle), but my wrists and palms are sore - more the palms, but the wrists enough to be annoying. Short of the obvious (replacing the handballs), is there anything I can do for my upcoming ride (like different bar tape or something), or should I just buck it up and ride my Cannondale which gives me a rougher ride as it's aluminum for the LiveStrong 100 miler?