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as a jump back to saddle height question.
it was part of the recommendations made by the cycling proficancy lessons given to kids in the 80's as an introduction to safe riding on the road. it was meant to stop kids falling off when they stopped. it became the norm and was banded about for long enough that it became one of those things you know even if it's wrong.