Recently, I noticed my shoulders feeling like they were carrying too much of the weight. And felt like too much pressure on my hands. I had been riding my saddle in the same position for over a year. I decided to try to raise the front up a notch, better, then another notch-even better. Seems I found the spot where it works best for me. Why I needed the change, don't know-I've got a decent core and upper body strength. BTW-the saddle is no longer level, but slightly pointed up. Worked for me, easily reversible if it doesn't work.