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@ewanmac
yeah, I know it's best to get a fit done but (a) I don't have the cash right now, no matter how much I may want to and (b) I'd also simply just like to learn a bit more about it - for instance, what would the implications for comfort and handling be if you place the rider either further forward or further backward on the bike.
My fixed is comfy and although I've done long rides on it, it is mainly my commuter and the fit is very relaxed. During my last attempt at tinkering with fit, I tried to replicate my TT position on the road bike but this resulted in the saddle position (and thus my weight) being very far forward, but oddly I also fee quite stretched out as well. This is the most comfortable guise that I've had it in but the handling always felt a bit funky (especially on the descents).
True to your wisdom, my last bout of tinkering made everything worse, but still I'd be interested to understand more - even if I do go for a fit when I have the cash.