Hello All, Regarding the need for some additional padding, may I humbly suggest . . . mouse pads. They can be found in a variety of thicknesses and somebody in the office usually usually has one they don't need. Those with cloth backing are easiest to use. Carefully pull off the cloth cover and cut into strips (need four - two for drops and two for flats of your bar). Secure with a couple of strips of electrician's tape. Handlebar tape of your choice over that and you are ready to go. You can vary the "cushiness" by how tightly you wrap.
Best Regards,
Scott Strehl Granite Bay, Ca.
PS - When I said "cut into strips", I meant the pad, not the cloth cover.