Thanks for the advice. I ended up swapping out the stem and riding at a less aggressive angle - and that seems to have helped alot. I also had a massage after doing a long ride this weekend - and after seeing stars when she hit the sore spot, it actually helped. My second day riding was painfree in my lower back (we won't talk about all the other parts that were screaming in pain!!). I suspect that the 'goofy looking' recumbant would be the solution for all the other aches. I'm not quite ready for it yet, but it will be something to think about in the future!!