Thanks so much for all of your responses. I did what is probably a stupid thing and traded bikes while out of town so going back to the store for additional fitting assistance is not an option. HOWEVER, I called him and described the situation and he is mailing me a new stem that will allow me to raise the handlebars just a smidge and shorten the reach. I don't think it is way too long but a little shorter stem will probably help a lot. (I hope) I usually lift weights but haven't for the last couple of weeks and that may be showing itself in my riding as well if my core is weakening. There is a new bike shop in town (I live in Burlington, N.C.) and the has a computerized measuring "thingy" that I may try out just out of curiosity. They also do comprehensive fittings so if I keep having problems, there is somewhere local to go.

This is so much fun. I am so grateful for this site. I would love to find a group of women who are also kinda slow compared to my husband who is forever leaving me to eat his dust to ride with so if any of you are close to Burlington, N.C. let me know!!

About the saddle, that is next on my list of purchases!

Teresa