ERD & NSD Measuring Device

Digital precision rim measuring tool

Digital precision rim measuring device that allows builders to determine rim dimensions used for accurate spoke length calculations. The tool supports direct measurement of Nipple Seat Diameter (NSD) as well as Effective Rim Diameter (ERD) using stainless steel probes and DRO electronics.

299,99€

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“I am so happy with it! Having this mounted at a fixed spot makes measuring so much easier, faster and at the same time a lot more accurate!” Munro Wheels

SpokeCalc App – measured values can be stored as rim components for future reference and reused across different builds.

Monthly access to core tools: tension app, spoke calculator, and component manager.
Full-year access, plus Clients & Workshop for tracking service history.

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Features

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Large and easy to read digital display.

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Large bolts allow easy probe adjustment for wide rims.

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Stainless steel stable & adjustable table mount.

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Short reference nipples for traditional ERD measurement.

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Compact design with simple workbench mounting.

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Can fit rims up to 32" (newer trend) and fatbike rims (~90mm).

INSIDE WORKSHOP

Seen in action!

Play the video to see how tool behaves in workshop environment. This reel was originally shared on Instagram and quickly became one of the most viewed posts among professional wheel builders.

NSD vs ERD

Choose the right reference for the job.

Not sure which rim dimension to use for spoke calculations? Both NSD and ERD describe spoke positioning, but they reference different geometric points. Understanding when to use each helps reduce ambiguity and improves repeatability across builds.

Nipple Seat Diameter: The internal diameter of the rim bed at the point where the spoke nipples sit.

Effective Rim Diameter: The diameter of the circle through the ends of the spokes.

NIPPLE SEAT DIAMETER

Why ERD never told the whole story

"For years, Effective Rim Diameter has been the go-to rim reference in wheel building, and handled with surprisingly little care. But ERD isn’t a pure rim dimension; it’s a derived measurement that quietly depends on nipple geometry and seating..."

Read the article

New tool day!

“In essence, the tool is simple and high-quality. Well done.”

  • Outrageously simple and well built.
  • Incredible attention to detail — including nipple offset support for ERD users.
  • Clear NSD ↔ ERD conversion guidance (directly built into SpokeCalc).
Taken from Facebook, group La Roue Artisanale.

Specifications & Manual

Specifications
Manual

NSD & ERD measuring tool

  • Type: Digital
  • Unit: mm / inch
  • Resolution: 0.01 mm
  • Rim width: < 90mm
  • Measuring range: 0 - 700 mm (also 32")
  • Table mount range: 20-55 mm
  • Battery: 2 x CR2032 (supplied)

Recommended for:

Wheel builders who want advanced, yet convenient rim measurements.

Deep section probes

  • Diameter: 5.4 mm
  • Max rim depth: 68 mm
  • Material: Stainless steel
  • Measurement type: Nipple Seat Diameter (NSD)

Intended use:

Slimmer probes improve access on deep-section rims with angled drilling.

ON DEMAND: Additional pair of stainless probes with smaller diameter can be supplied for deep section wheels.


Product questions

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