Thanks don d.

I know what you're saying and I don't want to lean on my hands but if I try to 'lighten up' my butt comes out of the saddle instead of the weight comming of the hands. Of course if I slide to the very back of my seat the problem is reduced and naturally if I start pedalling harder the problem is eliminated. I would like to be able to be more balanced (weightwise) while just cruising along. Like I mentioned the problem disappears completely with a 72 degree seat tube angle.

Anyway, thanks for the thoughts.

jimv