Originally Posted by
ehcoplex
The lugs on that bike are lovely (esp. the chrome...). What's up with the cable clamp on the chainstay- is the little bit that looks like a BB cable guide just to keep the chain off the stay?
Actually that is a stock piece I believe. I was confused when I got the bike as it does look like a cable guide. Perhaps in 1972 that was the easiest way to do it. Pics I see of the Newest and Finest from the era all have this, and I believe it is a chainstay protector as well.