Dale Brown wrote:
> I am quite sure that rather than a lack of craftsmanship, Raleigh thought
> this was a quite stylish treatment for this cosmetic feature.. Other companies in
> that era also used this technique including LeJeune and Gitane. I kinda like
> it!!
>
Though I can't be certain without a photo, I think my recently acquired Jack Taylor has this same treatment. The top of the seat stay is cut at an angle and the plate that covers this is a bit larger than necessary. Good to know it wasn't a manufacturing defect ;-
Jack Fortune
Eugene, Oregon