jbrams

Riding with North Road handlebars now and seat tilted back (perhaps a bit too much) and there is MUCH less pressure on my hands.

jcm

Ok, the saddle tilt. A good starting point is to raise the saddle until just the seat portion is level with the ground or your top tube (if it's horizontal). That will rotate your pelvis upright and force your spine to arch like a carriage spring, absorbing shock like it should. In turn, it will relieve the shock on your hands, wrists, arms and shoulders. If the saddle is too level your spine will evenyually sag and you'll end up doing a sustained isometric push-up. That hurts just thinking about it.
Check this out:
https://i19.tinypic.com/2zqv81h.jpg

N_C

Try a recumbent. No pressure on the hands, arms, back or neck.

jcm

I don't own one yet, but 'bents are a definite option.

jbrams

JCM, the pic you posted looks like where mine is at now:

rollwithme

I just wanted to thank you for writing this (long, long ago). I have tried this adjustment and will test it tomorrow!