Rim Diameters (ERD)

Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) is used to calculate spoke length when preparing to build a wheel. The measurements here are averages based on two measurements (90 degrees apart) of two rims of each type and different hole counts. These are provided as a guide only. Actual required spoke length could vary slightly from those calculated.

  • Model 245 650c smooth Mid-v Tubular = 521mm
  • Model 250 25mm deep, (red) Quick-V tubular = 596mm
  • Model 255 700c 32mm deep, dimpled Mid-V tubular = 575mm
  • Model 280 700c 38mm smooth Mid-v Tubular = 569mm
  • Model 285v4 700c 45mm deep Mid-v Tubular ERD = 549mm
  • Model 285 700c 44mm deep, dimpled Mid-v Tubular = 557mm
  • Model 370 650c smooth Mid-v Clincher = 518mm
  • Model 330 650c 58mm deep, smooth Deep Tubular = 484mm
  • Model 360 700c 58mm deep, smooth Deep Tubular = 530mm
  • Model 360 700c 58mm deep, dimpled Deep Tubular = 530mm
  • Model 415 700c 38mm 4smooth mid-v Clincher = 569mm
  • Model 417 700c 44mm deep, dimpled mid-v Clincher = 551mm
  • Model 460 650c 58mm deep, smooth Deep Clincher = 480mm
  • Model 505 700c 58mm deep, smooth Deep Clincher = 529mm
  • Model 505 700c 58mm deep, dimpled Deep clincher = 530mm
  • Model 420 700c 82mm eep, dimpled Super Deep Tubular = 484mm
  • Model 520 700c 82mm deep, dimpled Super Deep Clincher = 487mm
  • Model 620 700c 108mm deep, dimpled, Extra Deep Tubular = 421mm
  • CSC aluminum rim = 596mm

Spoke lengths used at Zipp in 2009 [xls]