cant touch the ground on my bike, am i supposed to be able to?

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i recently got a bianchi pista, i got fitted for it and everything, but while sitting on the seat, i cant touch the ground, even with my tippy toes. Am i supposed to be able to touch the ground? i didnt go on a test ride with my LBS.

I am having a hard time stopping without almost falling over, because i cant touch the ground once i stop peddling.

Is my seat too high? Should i lower it some until i can touch the ground while sitting on the seat if i extend my foot out? How much of my foot is supposed to be able to touch the ground while sitting on the seat?
Could it be a balance problem? I havnt riden a bike in about 5 years.
 
I'd take it back to the person who fitted it for you ! When you pedal your legs should not extend all the way on the down stroke, but just a slight bend. You can damage your knees or hips if the saddle is too high or too low...
 
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