Originally Posted by FatBaldMen
Thank you all for the information you were able to provide me with
i went around the Block real quick and realized i WAS leaning all my weight
on my hands so im going to correct the bar height and slide the seat foward
a bit and then go for a longer ride with
my elbows slightly bent and tools in bag and make adjustments
until i get it just right .....Thanks Again
On a lighter note i just won an auction on a 55cm Bianchi Pista Track frame for $182.50
(anyone here think i got a deal or did my adrenaline force me to pay too much....either way i own it now and cant wait its arrival)
now all i need is a fork and im set to go
Typically if you rest most of your weight in your hands means your saddle is too far forward for the reach of the bars. If your saddle setback is adjusted properly, your torso should be in balance when your legs are pushing the pedals. You should be able to take your hands off the bars without straining to hold your torso up. If you move the bars up and sit more upright, you will not be making full use of your glutes and put more strain on your lower back.
Try adjusting your saddle back and slightly lower, figure out how far over you can lean comfortably then get a stem length to match. You'll get a more aerodynamic position and make best use of your body's most powerful muscles.