Saddle back and a shorter stem! Yes, it does sound counter-intuitive, sounds like it would be lengthening the reach, but I trust your knowledge and will give it a try. Yesterday I tried to raise the saddle but I noticed more shoulder discomfort. I'll try shoving it all the way back and see what happens.

I've only had the bike for 2 weeks today, so there is still an adjustment period to just riding a road bike period.

It was such a fluke when I discovered and bought it. I found it on a classified ad of a bike shop the day it was listed. Emailed the girl and she never replied. She finally replied on a Saturday night and we happened to be going the next day to her town (which is an hour and a half away). I met her father in the parking lot of a car dealership to ride the bike. That is also where I had my first big crash with chips and straps, right as I rode back up in from my hubby and the seller.

Anyway, it was in such great condition and the price was so good, and I was in bike love. It felt like it was for me. If worst comes to worst, I know I can sell it and get my money back out of it. The bike shop owner said it was in fantastic condition.

I really think it is going to be OK but it may well be worth it to pay the bike shop to help me.