Quote Originally Posted by SnappyPix
DDHThe fore/aft (forewards/backwards) position of your saddle shouldn't really be used to bring you closer to the stem/handlebars -
Absolutely! Listen to Snappy.

You might be able to flip your stem to raise the bars or get a shorter stem. Do not move the seat forward to solve this problem. The fore/aft position of your saddle is dictated by angle of your hips and knees over the crank. This is the first item that is determined in fitting a bike. You then use the stem or bars to change the reach.

Are you on a road bike, hybrid, mountain bike? There are road bars which are also very short front to back that can help shorten your reach (the cockpit length).