IDEAL Bikes RACE PRO 29 Owner's Manual page 80

Saddle position
is the second important bike fit
element. The up-down saddle adjustment requires
you to sit on the saddle, place your heel on the
pedal, rotate the crank towards the ground until it
is parallel to the seat tube, and look at the direction
of your foot. If it is pointing down roughly at 30
degrees, your saddle height is correct.
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Immediately check
insertion" mark on the seat post is visible.
minimum insertion
If yes, either you need a longer seat post or the
standover height is not ok for your body. There are
two more saddle adjustments, the front-back &
the angle. Most riders prefer an angle of zero, i.e. a
horizontal saddle.
Front-back adjustment relates to your upper body
dimensions as well as your riding style & preferred
comfort.
Both these adjustments should be done the first time
you ride the bicycle, with a specialized bicycle dealer
who should also teach you how to do it from now
on. Please note that not all seat posts and saddles
accept the same adjustment method. If your bicycle
whether the "minimum