Originally Posted by
gugie
If you've got too much weight on your hands, it could be that you're using your hands and arms to push back on the saddle to counteract sliding forward on the saddle.
THIS is exactly what I experienced. The effect is exaggerated by the slickness of the leather too.
Tilt, tilt, and more tilt, until you are stable, weighted, and balanced over the saddle/crank without holding yourself with your hands.