Well I'm a bit late as I read through this I see you had your bike fit already.
Good for you!
I was going to comment on this original thought of yours elk:
I have this vision of coming away with a fit that allows me to float on my bike like i can when I'm coasting.... Is that reasonable?
I would have said yes it's a reasonable vision! I hope it came true for you.
I had a bike fit when I ordered my Serotta it comes with the deal and I was really happy I got it!!
Once my bike was all built another "fit" to tweek the bike and what a sweet ride she is!
My Serotta:
Life is like a 10 speed bike, we all have gears we never use.
Charles Schultz
"The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community." — Ann Strong, Minneapolis Tribune, 1895