Originally Posted by Carbonfiberboy

You'll get used to it, especially if you start doing some core work. Planks are good. And stretching. I do these stretches every morning just before breakfast: IT Band pain (during ride)
Here's a more elaborate guide: http://www.realresultsfitness.com/wp...hing-guide.pdf

Leaning forward at ~45° is good for your spine. It does create a slight moment about your pelvis which must be resisted by your hands which generate an opposite moment. But since it is a moment, the further your hands are from the moment's center, the less pressure is on them. Hence a good bit of reach is a good thing.