Originally Posted by
speedlever
Thanks guys. I'll head out on a ride later this morning and see how it feels. Some interesting RoTs here! But KOPS and the elbow trick all tell me to move my saddle about 1.5-2 inches aft! (and there's not that much adjustment left in the saddle). But it's aft of where I used to ride it, based on markings on the slide rails.
Brief test rides at its present location make me think I was riding with it too far forward in the past as the perceived weight on hands seems much reduced from what I recall. But 5+ years is a long time between rides.
Double check the plumb line measurement for KOPS. Are you also holding the line below your knee cap? If it still shows too far forward, then put the saddle as far back as you can get it and remeasure. If still forward of the pedal spindle, then you'll need to try a different seatpost with more setback than the one you have. I would get this dialed in first before messing with the stem length and position. Ideally, the saddle for and aft position should make you feel more "balanced". Not so far back that you can easily pop a wheelie with some head wind. But also not so far forward to put extra pressure on your hands and arms.