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

(Example: Production Builders:Pogliaghi)

Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:28:28 +0200
From: "Amir Avitzur" <avitzur@013.net>
To: Classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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?

Amir Avitzur
           just outside of rocket range in Ramat-Gan, Israel (and only just a bit out of the reserves)