my mountain bike handlebars are about level with the saddle. It always feels like they need to be higher, since my other bike is a hybrid and I'm used the handlebars being higher.
I rode it today for about an hour, hour and a half, and forgot all about messing with it, I was having so much fun. It must be adjusted pretty close to right, because I remember sliding myself back a couple of times at the start and never messed with it after that. I was riding a great trail, and it was a little slimy on the surface (not leaving ruts, just slick) so I had to concentrate and take it slow- it winds around a lot with a lot of places where the trees are barely wide enough for the handlebars.
So I think its going to work out, need to still do a long ride with it. I've found that a tyvek shoe cover makes a great saddle cover for it.
vickie