Re: [CR]WTB: Simplex 303T Rigidex 35 or Benelux Mark 8 Tourist

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From: "MICHAEL WAITE" <mrwaite@btopenworld.com>
To: "Amir Avitzur" <avitzur@013.net>, "Classicrendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <JJEEKLDDELHGFDGDBELBMEJBDGAA.avitzur@013.net.il>
Subject: Re: [CR]WTB: Simplex 303T Rigidex 35 or Benelux Mark 8 Tourist
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:14:41 +0100
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Amir

I have a Simplex 303T Rigidex 35, without a gear lever or cable. I would be pleased for you to have it for your restoration, for the cost of posting. Let me know.

Mike Waite
Amersham Bucks UK
mrwaite@btinternet.com


----- Original Message -----
From: Amir Avitzur
To: Classicrendezvous
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 8:28 PM
Subject: [CR]WTB: Simplex 303T Rigidex 35 or Benelux Mark 8 Tourist



>
> My 50's Hobbs project is progressing nicely.
> I've got most of the parts to build up a nice 50's era bike.
>
> Only thing missing is a wide range rear derailleur from that period.
> Until one shows up, I'll use a modern Campy to get it on the road.
> But modern Campy stuff might as well be Shimano: very functional but no
> style.
>
> What I'd really like is a:
> Simplex 303T Rigidex 35 or
> Benelux Mark 8 Tourist
>
> as seen on:
> http://www.peterbrueggeman.com/cr/sun.html
> http://www.peterbrueggeman.com/cr/bates.html
> (Thanks Peter)
>
> I need a functional unit, does not need to be pretty.
> Seen some on Ebay BIN, but they are way out of my price range.
>
> Anybody got one to sell or trade?