Yeah, I can't run Hayes' levers either..
I'd recommend taking a look at either the Shimano series of Hydraulic brakes (and the levers are the same across the entire Hydro line - Deore and XTR levers will be the same size) or Avids.
I know for certain that you can adust the distance from the lever to the bar with the Shimano's as well. Mine are pulled in pretty tight to get the feel I was after.
I'd recommend taking a look at either the Shimano series of Hydraulic brakes (and the levers are the same across the entire Hydro line - Deore and XTR levers will be the same size) or Avids.
I know for certain that you can adust the distance from the lever to the bar with the Shimano's as well. Mine are pulled in pretty tight to get the feel I was after.