That's great for you Tom. They make seat posts adjustable so that the seat can be adjusted for the rider's individual preference. Surely you wouldn't suggest that seats must be set level in order to be right. You ride a different bike than him. You are no doubt a different shape and size. More importantly, he would appear to be happy with the ride. This is not to suggest that adjustments can't or shouldn't be made to improve performance. However, I would suggest that unless an individual is setting up a bike for performance at the highest levels, then comfort and ride ability become very important goals. Afterall, pain and suffering shouldn't be the primary goals for daily riding. Al