Originally Posted by
svtmike
Might want to level your saddle. Your hands will thank you.
Originally Posted by
antmeeks
+1 This really works.
My bike came with a slight nose down angle as well. During my first few rides, my hands were killing me. Then I adjusted my saddle so that it was parallel to the ground and the pain went away.
to quote (more or less) one of the guys by whom i've been fitted: "you don't get prostate problems in your hands." so yes, while OP's saddle may be angled down too much, you don't want to go too far in the other direction either.
and i agree with the other guys that clipless right away would be just as good, but waiting certainly won't hurt, so it's totally up to you and your LBS. i would just go for it, but getting used to the bike first isn't a bad idea.