Originally Posted by Big Paulie
his advice was not completely clear to me and it really didn't contribute a lot for me except to say - find the most comfortable position for yourself.
logically as you move the seat closer to the handlebar your torso position becomes more vertical (thus less pressure on the hands), as you move the seat away from the handlebar the effect should be opposite. Obviously a horizontal position, partly achieved by moving the seat back, is more effective in racing due to improved aerodynamics.
in any event finding the perfect position has been a never ending mystery for me and I probably will never find it to my dying day.
good luck, comfortable riding and happy thanksgiving