Try setting the saddle height so that when you are sitting on it, you can straighten your leg with the arch of your foot on the pedal. Linus is a very well put together bike. Years ago, when I think they were just getting started, I went to their Santa Monica store because they were the only local supply of Proofhide. I checked out their bikes loved the colors and their choice of parts. They are very popular around here. I recently "Linused" one of my road bikes.