Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I dont recall bicycles ever coming in 1cm increments but more like 2 (or closer to 4 cm) increments. Common sizes were 19 (48cm), 21 (53cm), 23 (58cm), and 25 (63cm), perhaps even a 27 (68cm). Sizes now are 44cm, 48, 51, 54, 56, and 58 cm.
Many Italian bikes came in 1 cm increments,