Quote Originally Posted by run it, ride it
The seat adjustment was actually a positive move--I'm getting better power in the legs. However, it's moved me even further from the handlebars. They don't feel too low at all--they are too high, and too far forward.

I've ridden the bike in the new configuration as much as possible over the past week, but after 3km I can barely breathe for the sharp, sharp pain in my lower back. The original thrust problem is all but solved, and yes, my legs got used to a farther aft seat. I've said it before, I'll endure any pain for the sake of efficiency, but what I'm feeling in my back is immediate and crippling.

Thanks again for all the advice on this continuing journey. Monday I'm back to the bike store, so wish me luck, girls!
I don't know if you followed my comedy of errors from when I got my bike in May.
But I went through some of the same things as you. the woman I paid to fit me sized me up after she was done and said "you LOOK comfortable"
and I wasn't...
I went home and lowered my seat so that it was way too low for my legs
but all of a sudden, the back/hands issue went away. So i knew that
i could be fitted to the bike if they could just get the handlebars SOMEWHERE ELSE... and yesterday; at another bike shop, with advice from New Zealand... I finally got it right!

don't give up until it's right because riding in pain is no fun and is not worth it.
good luck
mimi