Originally Posted by
Filochard
The other unusual feature of this chainstay is that it corresponds to a standard domed and slotted version offered by Reynolds for an additional fee.
Why didn't B. Carré use his traditional finish, which is present here on the seatstay?
Along with the missing cable guide eyelet at the bottom of the seatstay, this might indicate that the frame has undergone modifications.
The use of a domed end is likely building to a price point. I have a BC frame which has domed ends on all but the sea stay. IME, the cable guide on the seat stay was more a Lejeune feature rather than a BC branded feature. But as always, there are exceptions. I have a couple of Lejeune frames that have no eyelet and there is no evidence of them having one at all. I do not recall seeing a BC branded frame with an eyelet.