The black rubber-like band that runs across the entire circumference of the headset, and covers the four grease injection holes drilled through each of the upper and lower cups to permit re-lubrication without disassembly, is a characteristic trait of the Record headsets.
The cups are made of aluminum alloy, while the fork and upper cup cone races are made from steel. The upper cup has four cuts on the top, made to produce grip edges for a headset wrench. Both cups are highly polished, precision cut, and use a steel race for the ball bearings.
