Quote Originally Posted by Irulan
yes and yes. You should be "riding light", not depending on your arms to hold you up. Stem height, type of handle bars, all that can affect how the upper body feels.

have you checked out my mountain bike tips? See my sig.
I checked out your link, and actually that was where I had read to ride lightly and adjusting the brake levers was possible That is a really great page you have put together.

I definitely do not have a death grip on the handles. DH and I are going riding both days this weekend, have to take advantage of the unseasonably warm good weather. While out there, I'm going to have him take some pics of me, so I can see what my form is. I'll post too, and would love some feedback. This could be scary.