Originally Posted by johngwheeler

This is interesting because I have also noticed a "weak sensation" around the shin/calf muscles on one leg (the shorter one - I have a 5mm leg length difference). This might indicate that my saddle was actually a bit too high for that leg. In your case, I'm confused that moving back in the saddle made things easier - wouldn't this generally make your effective seat height taller? (assuming you were moving to rear of the seat tube, thereby making the distance to the BB longer).