Thanks MichaelW and Ijbike,
Serious spec/geo is new to me - but let me give it a shot.
*It's a Shimano Tiagra Double Crankset - FC-4400.
*I'm using clipless pedals, my shoes are size 43 - I wonder if a different shoe would help... I got Specialized's Rockhopper, kinda bulky...
*not sure how to determine the rake of the fork... ?