Originally Posted by
no1mad
OP, I think that you would benefit more from this discussion if you would post a link/pic of your bike- pics of the bike with you standing next to it and while on the saddle would be even better. If you're concerned about your privacy, have the person taking the pics to not put your face/head in the frame or use a photo editor to obscure it.
+1
A photo would really help ... one astride the top tube would help too.
And regarding the saddle height ...
Sometimes when people learn to ride a bicycle as an adult, they need to be able to put their feet on the ground from the saddle. It gives them a feeling of security. However, it can create other compromises like knee and butt pain. Nevertheless, later, when they feel more comfortable with the bicycle, they can raise their saddles and can learn to lift themselves onto their saddles during their first couple pedal strokes.