Saddle Position

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I am a newbie to biking. I got my bike fitted in a local bike shop. I feel comfortable riding it. However, I feel (by looking at it) that the saddle is fitted way too back. It looks as if the back portion of the saddle is not supported very well because it is being held at an extreme position. Is this cause for concern? Should I go to the shop to get it changed? Please see the attached pictures.
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ojs · Accepted Answer

If the bike shop knows what they are doing, this might be the saddle position that gives you the best riding position. In this case, you have to choose between comfortable position and minimizing the risk of breaking saddle rails. Moving the saddle forward will put more weight on your arms and less room. Another odd thing in the saddle position is that it is quite sloped forward.
Usually the saddle is set close to horizontal and close to the center of the rails, unless there is a good reason to do otherwise. It's difficult to tell if there is without seeing you ride the bike.

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