Personally I go with a sit up straight type of bicycle instead of a lean forward racing type. Which I think puts pressure on your hands.
See the first picture link in post 17.
Also I like step through frame. Which makes hopping on and off real easy.
I don’t like speed other than going down hill. So I am good with 8 gears.
Rent a sit up straight type of bicycle for a weekend and see if that is better for you.
I wish I did more bicycling in the past. My daughter got me into it.
I have to go fast. I ride with with my son-in-law who is a tri athlete. They yell keep up or go home old man! Ha.
I think I have tendentious and need a elbow brace.