Originally Posted by
753proguy
Big difference in the headsets. Record (sometimes called Nuovo Record) headsets are durable, chrome-plated steel components.
Super Record headsets were arguably the very weakest link in the Super Record line, and are made primarily of aluminum, with steel bearing surface. Very prone to developing 'index steering.'
Generally, in NOS condition, Super Record is almost 2x the cost of Record (because everybody that has a Super Record headset needs, or will soon need, a new one)!
You don't want to buy a used Super Record headset (in my opinion). Very likely to be junk.
Which should not be the case, but is. One could argue that without the decorative processing and discrete parts needed to make a Super Record, better steel could be used on the ground and heat treated race parts, and the Super Record COULD be superior.