New commuter/touring bike. Saddle advice needed!!!

[tzvia]

I think your saddle is tipped too far back too.

Yes- not just tipped up, but it looks all the way back on the rails. Try moving the saddle forward a little. You might want to check KOPS (knee over pedal spindle) with a plumb bob. Run a string with a weight from the bump under the knee to the pedal, with the cranks horizontal, on the forward leg (while seated normally). The neutral position would have the string bisect the pedal spindle, through the ball of your foot. That is a good starting point, some people feel more comfortable slightly back from that point or slightly forward.

Changing this will affect saddle height- you may have to raise it a little if you end up with the saddle forward of where it is now.

[tantrumbean]

Is it just me or does the saddle look a bit low in relation to your legs as well?

[Zen]

I think the problem is your sunglasses.They make your face look too round. Smaller ones will show more cheekbone.
That's the best advise i have regarding this photograph

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I think the problem is your sunglasses.They make your face look too round. Smaller ones will show more cheekbone.
That's the best advise i have regarding this photograph

Zen, your post is ridiculous.

It's obvious that the sunglasses make her look like Jodi Foster.
Keep the glasses, tip the saddle nose down, keep the saddle back on the rails.

[sgtiger]

While there may be some resemblance to Jodi Foster, the resemblance to Miranda Otto is stronger.

fidlfreek, whatever adjustments you decide to make, it's best to try them out one at a time. For me, I'd try the easily adjustable items first before swapping out parts.