Thanks for the input! I appreciate your help.

I agree that a bike fitting may be my best bet. I'd like to move to clipless pedals and I'm thinking that I can work with a bike fitter to help me choose the right kind of pedals for me, as well as get the rest of the bike dialed in. I've been holding off on investing too much in this bike since I'd really like a new one, but I can't seem to decide what I want in a new bike since I've only been at this for a month. It's a bit of a pickle.

While trying to decide about the new bike vs. outfitting the current one, I may try moving the seat up slightly and I'll definitely try to work on getting my cadence up. I know that spinning is better for you, but it is one of those things that doesn't really come naturally - I really need to focus on it. I think a bike computer will really help me in that area - having that constant feedback about my cadence will be a good training tool.

Thanks again!