Originally Posted by
Cycletography
HUH?
Fitting a saddle (or any other aspect of bike fit) is not a linear process. Yes, there is a chronology of basic steps one might go through at the outset, but to claim that the process starts with cleat position and ends with seat tilt does a disservice to the OP. And to advise someone to start with a 0 degree tilt regardless of saddle shape also does a disservice to the OP.
Getting the fundamentals setup is a linear process, then it is a cyclic process to tune until the fit is perfect. Starting at 0 degrees is an initial reference point if the OP doesn't already have a reference point from other fits or bikes. Sure if the OP was getting a bike fit from a professional they would have the knowledge to start somewhere else. From the original question the OP was looking to adjust his saddle at home, hence my 0 degrees reference point.