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Title: where can i get steering head bearings for my 1913 douglas ?
Post by: th63ko on 30 Jul 2014 at 15:09

need a set of steering head bearings (upper) for my 1913 2 3/4 hp douglas.
any hints, please ?

many thanks in advance

Title: Re: where can i get steering head bearings for my 1913 douglas ?
Post by: eddie on 30 Jul 2014 at 16:47

Look for someone who specialises in old bicycles (the pedal variety) - evidently the 2¾ steering head bearings are the same as those used on 1940's/50's tradesman's bikes.

  Regards,
               Eddie.

Title: Re: where can i get steering head bearings for my 1913 douglas ?
Post by: th63ko on 06 Aug 2014 at 19:02

hello eddie,
many thanks for the hint.
unfortunately, my preferred bicycle parts dealer is closed for vacation and following renovation.
can someone advise a source that might be willing to mail such bearings??

many thanks

Title: Re: where can i get steering head bearings for my 1913 douglas ?
Post by: spider2127 on 21 Sep 2014 at 01:15

London Douglas club have them on the shelf... I just bought a set upper lower(4 pieces) plus bearings as a complete kit for 40 quid.

Title: Re: where can i get steering head bearings for my 1913 douglas ?
Post by: th63ko on 22 Sep 2014 at 16:03

Many thanks for this hint.

However, in the meantime I have found someone to make them for me.
Unfortunately, this will cost me much much more.

Best Regards