Seat post - how little can you get away with?

I think the general consensus is to set the saddle position using KOPS, then adjust reach with stem length/frame size. Moving the saddle back will mess around the leg position in relation to bottom bracket. Although if you're worried about comfort over performance then by all means.

Saddle angle forwards will put a lot of strain on your upper body to stop you sliding off and potentially make your shoulders worse. Make sure your saddle fits properly (your weight should be on your seat bones, not in between) and you shouldn't have too much of a problem with squishing. And some good shorts. Failing that, HTFU.

Cheers weslito. Did a bit of fiddlin, raised the bars to the max (which ain't that high) and moved the saddle back a bit cos I felt all a bit scrunched up. Tilted my saddle forward too to stop the lady-bits getting squished but the guys in my bikeshop today said never do that. I'll put it back to level, but if squishing persists I might have to buy a ladies saddle.